Well I've got good news! While I started this thread about out of state, I was asking about an out of state child. That placement ended up not happening.
However, unknown to me at the time a child that I had inquired about months ago (and was told he was matched) ended up becoming available. And so, as of last night, I'm matched; we've done the disclosure meeting, and at this point I'm waiting for an assessment from UCLA (they have a great program that offers lots of services for fost/adopt kids locally) which should be complete next week or very shortly after the 4th.
Long story short we are looking at 'J' moving in at the end of July.
He is 13, and a great kid! He also lives about an hour away.
I'm sure there will be some stressful times, but at this point I feel great about it all. I want to thank each of you that listened to me whine, and so many provided advice without knowing about it- I like to lurk-
Thanks again,
Robin
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Waiting for a new matching meeting.
Scheduled annual Foster License inspection for Dec. 10, 2009
Match didn't work for us.
6/25/09 Officially matched! w/ 'J'
Contacted 2/27/09 about a match/ had to decline.
Waiting for SW to come back from vacation to be matched!
Offically waiting as of 2/4/09
Home Study completed 1/8/09
Foster Licensed 12/26/08
Bio Mom of one boy, hopeful mom of two!