[aMarylandfamily]

Before you start calling or sending out your homestudy yourself, re-verify (as a courtesy) with your worker that she doesn't have a problem with you doing so ... this way if another worker asks - does your worker know you are doing this (which they do), your answer is current - yes.

Some agencies (i.e. Oregon) require that all contact be worker to worker but you will be surprised how many will talk with your directly after you have opened discussions worker to worker - saves alot of third person questions and time.

Another avenue, especially if you want to stay as close to your hometown as possible, is to draft a letter introducing yourself (very simple) and send it to every worker in your area/state - be sure to include your worker's name/number - you'd be surprised how many call to see if you are legit ... and thus conversation opens "yes they are ... and they are great ... ok - let me tell you about a child they might be interested in" ... it does work.

Hope this too helps - as said - waiting is the pits and wanting it to happen faster than it will is natural!