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Originally Posted by jkwdbu
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Originally Posted by mdesi
In our state, potential foster to adopt parents tell their SW what situations they are open to. If you are not open to certain situations - disabilities, behavior disroders, ages, genders, races, etc - you are not supposed to be presented those situations. I'm not sure that a photo is going to give you more information than meeting with the child and getting advice on potential matches from your SW would.
How are you planning on avoiding rejection? (Not trying to flame you, just asking for more information.)
I live in Texas and I'm pretty sure the same situation applies here.
Well I was hoping for more than just a photo. I would like a background sketch, a personality analysis, and perhaps even a short video of the child. These types of things would help us to be able to participate more actively in the child selection process.
As it is now, foster children face rejection every time they are moved out of a home. Bringing them into our home for a 'trial,' especially when we know nothing about the child ahead of time, seems problematic.
If we could observe the child more discreetly (without actually bringing them into our home) it would help to keep them from potentially experiencing more rejection.
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Here in NC, your SW will send your homestudy to the CW of children that you might be interested in, and you can request it to be sent for other children that you have seen in a photolisting (though agency policies on that differ, i'm sure).
Once you have been selected as a "match" for the child you should have an opportunity to review further information about their background, personality, etc.
I agree with you on causing a child any more rejection than needed, I would encourage you to share these thoughts and feelings with your SW, and they should be able to help you get as much information before a meeting takes place.