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Originally Posted By Pat

I drank for 4 years, got sober, work the 12-steps, have lived most of my life saving OTHERS. I am happier and healthier than ever. How can I convince a birth mother I will be an excellent mother!? So many others drink or party, but I will wake up sober every day.

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I posted the initial message days ago - can anyone help?

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Originally Posted By Angela - licensed social worker

I conducted a homestudy for a couple in which the husband was in your situation. The homestudy was for international adoption & substance abuse history information is a requirement for the immigration natualization service. The homestudy was written for Russia. The couple changed to Romania & I rewrote it for Romania. Regardless of where you are planning to adopt, how the HS is written makes the difference. Speak onpenly with your SW about such things as problem recognition, responsibility for your actions, lessons learned, how you deal with issues differently now, coping mechanisms, etc. is the answer. I do homestudies in Mississippi. awshouse@aol.com If you contact me, enter the word "hometudy" in the subject line. Thanks.

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Originally Posted By Se-Lynn

Hello Angela,
My name is Se-Lynn Pulley and my husband and I have just started the process of adoption ( through the state) we have not been aproved yet ( just mailed the first form) but I have a couple of questions for you if I may ask, do you work with the state or are you private? and what is the cost of a home study the lady in the state agancy did not like me asking questions but we decided to go throught the state because we heard it was cheaper we want a 4-8 year old girl thanks Se-Lynnp@headricks.com

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Originally Posted By Se-Lynn

Hello Angela,
My name is Se-Lynn Pulley and my husband and I have just started the process of adoption ( through the state) we have not been aproved yet ( just mailed the first form) but I have a couple of questions for you if I may ask, do you work with the state or are you private? and what is the cost of a home study the lady in the state agancy did not like me asking questions but we decided to go throught the state because we heard it was cheaper we want a 4-8 year old girl thanks Se-Lynnp@headricks.com