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Old 07-23-2005, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Joyful Momma
This pretty much sums up what I was thinking too. the question is, how do I go about verifying this? Does anyone have a clue? Is there a website with this type of data (like what is included in a background check or homestudy) or a number to call?

She and her hubby are really stressing about this, and I'm anxious to give her some good news. I just don't want to give her the WRONG good news, and then her find out later that I was completely off base.

They can probably call the department of Social Services in their state and speak to someone there. The courts have a minimum requirement that constitutes a 'satisfactory' home study - results of criminal and CPS reports are an element.

They could also talk with an experienced adoption attorney - one who would also know what's generally considered 'out' or 'in'.

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Originally Posted by Joyful Momma
This And off topic, if you're an adoptive parents, how long after you adopted did you suddenly find yourself the neighborhood guru of adoption? People I don't even know sometimes call and say "well I'm a friend of so-and-so and they said you might be able to help me...I have this question about adoption" LOL I think I need to go back to college and get an "adoption degree".

Many thanks to everyone who's helping me...

LOL. I think it was about a week after we brought Ryan home.

Regina
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