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X-listing: foreign language learning for English speaking preschooler
We are looking at adopting a child up to age 4 from the US foster care system. Obviously, most are monolingual English speakers. We intend to teach our children our native languages, which are Spanish and Polish.
My linguistic experience tells me to start using the languages asap. On the other hand, I'm concerned about adding yet another change to their already stressful transition into a new home and family.
I know that internationally adopting parents usually don't have a choice in the matter, and learning English becomes a must for the newly arrived child. But since we have a choice, I'm wondering what the best strategy may be.
Any suggestions?
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Karolina
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Hoping to adopt Hispanic or multiracial  or  under age 5
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11/29/1998~met soulmate 
5/8/03~Married DH 
May '08~Start Adoption journey
Oct 22, '08~Homestudy complete
Dec '08-July '09 ~ match w/ 2 bmoms, both fall through 
March 25 - April 25 ~ fost/adopt orientation, PRIDE training
June ~ passed over for 3 & 4 yo bros, M&Ms and for 4 yo M (photolistings) 
July ~ officially licensed foster parents 
Sept 14 ~ foster care orientation at next county over
Sept 28 ~  "V" coming to stay with us for a while!
Dec 11 ~ Baby V's disposition hearing
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Lil Guy
November '08 ~ meet w/ gma but don't pursue
July '09 ~ contact SW but unresponsive
November 5, '09 ~ meet w/ parents, want to place w/ us, GAL thinks it can work, DSS disagrees
November 23, '09 ~ hearing (atty wants to work with bio mom's plan! Waiting on next step...)
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