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I spoke with the agency that we used the first time, and told them about the county dss issues. I read them the letter that was sent to me after the CW's visit.
They are sending me an application, and confirmed that paddling my adopted children was not a deal breaker. Also, she couldn't quit laughing over the liver.
I was told that they would review my application, talk with dss in my county, and then meet with my children before they would make a decision.
I was able to talk to this person, and answer all of her questions to her satisfaction. She can't make any promises, but as long as I disclose everything, and understand that I cannot paddle a foster child, I will probably be able to renew my license.
It helps that this agency knows what my children were like and how they are now. They have grown/matured so much over the last 4 years.
For those of you that aren't bashing me, keep me in your prayers. For those of you that are... I know there is a difference between paddling a 6 year old and one that is 12 or 16. By this age, they understand delayed consequences, and banning them from the playstation or the phone works better. As I said before... I can't remember the last time I paddled any of my kids. I don't encourage or discourage anyone to use corporal punishment, but I will say that in the case of my boys it has made a world of difference.
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