[missw005]

Originally Posted by bange

Also, can anyone tell me if the child is not legally free yet but TPR is underway - what does that mean for out of state adoption? Can we still be matched? We are not approved to FOSTER a child, simply approved to adopt. So would this child be a possibility for us?

bange,
Hi! We haven't chatted for a while. I'm still looking for #3 or #3 & 4. No luck on your end yet? Let me know what you're looking for and I'll keep an eye out. As I said in another post, there are lots of little guys/girls out there right now, I'm not sure if that's what you were looking for......but let me know and I'll happily email you when I see a possible child for you?

As for your question - legal risk adoptions (child not legally free, TPR underway) are available for out of state adoptions. However, I do know some states require you to be a licensed foster parent so they can place the child before TPR is finished. And some workers have told me that it was a bonus that I'm a licensed fp. But you can still be matched. I was with Q - he's from OR - and he wasn't TPRd yet when we were matched. Actually, due to time and travel constraints, he was TPRd the day before we flew home.

Hope that answers your ?. Feel free to PM me anytime. Would love to help if you'd like it!

Sandy