[Aquaman87]

This round will be interesting as I'm in a new state and licensing through a private organization. I went through the state and received a match within a week or so. I wanted a foster to adopt option with one child as I was single. However, 10/11 yo brothers were offered within a day of being placed in a shelter. They were such good kids I dug deep/tightened my belt and bought an extra bed. Being that new to the system, they lacked many of the issues related to long term shuffling.

My biggest fear materialized when bio-dad was found after a month or so. His family offered much more than I ever could. He never missed a child support payment from out of state although bio-mom refused to tell him where they were or see the kids. He never gave up hope. The eventually transitioned into his home while mom was in prison.

It was very hard to get attached only to see them go.

I was surprised the match occurred that quickly, although my case worker probably just found a way to keep me from calling/bugging her. ;-)