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I will also tell you that it is not easy by any means. You definitely need to be ready for kids to go home unless they are legally free before you get them. I have heard of stories where it looks like there is no way that the child will end up home and then that is exactly what happens. We adopted our little girl through the system. We got her when she was 1 month old and did work very closely with the birth mom to help her to reunify. After 7 months, the bmom realized that she was not going to be able to keep her safe and voluntarily surrendered. This is quite the exception!! The goal for foster care is always reunification and if you are unable to do it with that in mind, I would highly suggest that you don't do it. We have been waiting over a year for another placement and have just decided to go private after talking with several social workers at our county. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it is better to go into foster care knowing the truth.
Robbieswife
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