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Old 06-26-2009, 06:21 PM
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certification/ 1st RAD/ADHD placement?

Things have been moving along for us and we should be certified Monday We are very excited!

There is a possibility that we could have our first sibling placement early July, a toddler and a first grader. The eldest has been diagnosed with RAD and ADHD. The youngest seems to 'exhibit normal behaviours'

The kids have been in and out of care a few times and currently both parents are incarcerated. The DSS is requesting TPR. The children are in respite care right now.

We are excited to possibly have our first placement but honestly, somewhat nervous with the issues of the older child as our first placement. He has been known to have tantrums lasting from 45 minutes to 3 hours. He has been 'kicked out' of daycare for biting and tripping. Does anyone have any advice or experience on children diagnosed with RAD and/or ADHD? Or do you have any book suggestions?

Thanks!
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Sometime in 2008- started researching adoption from Foster Care
January 2009- First Mtg with Agency, loved our worker immediately!
February 2009- Start PRIDE training & CPR certified
March 18, 2009- First Home Visit
March 27, 2009- Second Home Visit
March 28, 2009- CPI training!
April 2009- Finish PRIDE training & our fingerprints!
April 29, 2009- Third Home Visit & our moms' fingerprints
May 5, 2009- First Aid Training
June 10, 2009- Review Homestudy and Retake our fingerprints bc the first time was on the wrong cards... no biggie!
June 29, 2009- Licensed Certificate in hand!
For now- Just waiting... "patiently"

October 9, 2009 Got "the call" and RUSHED home from hiking up a mountain to greet a 6 yo boy and a 4 yo girl, who have already captured my heart!
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