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The County I live in and am adopting from has 4000-5000 kids in the foster system per year. Out of that, 400-500 are TPR'd and adopted out each year. If the foster family does not want to adopt them, then that is where I would get my chance. They do not have pictures or anything to look at. Basically when a child comes up for adoption, they put their criteria in the computer and it brings up suitable waiting adoptive parents. They choose the top 5 matches and then out of those top 5, decide which one would best fit the child. Sooo that's what I am waiting for. That one or two children that they feel fits me the best.
However, I noticed in all the different classes and meetings I went to during the process...all the other parents are wanting 3 yrs old and under or strictly newborns. And, a few, were strictly foster only. So, with those statistics, I feel I have a greater chance since I want the older child.
In the end, it's all a matter of what God feels is right for me. I truly believe He will bless me when He feels I am good and ready with the most wonderful blessing of all!
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