[AngelArrow]

That is too cute the websides. Before we get to finalize my husband and I will be in a walker LOL.

[frynche]

You were denied due to being single? That is so discouraging since I am single myself and hoping to adopt an older child (6-11). I am waiting for a call back to see if I will be accepted in the MAPP class. I had my interview last week. I have not read any encouraging messages on this thread and I don't want to waste time if I will have better luck trying out of state. We will see....

Good luck on your journey and I hope things get better for you!

[Melissa1978]

Question....

are all of you who are waiting so long, looking for fost/adopt. We are looking to just foster, and then, down the road switch to fost adopt.
I am already so eager to get a baby, i cannot imagine witing 2 eyars, after i get licensed...


TIA

[frynche]

I am waiting to just adopt. But I am putting it off for now.

[Melissa1978]

I am sorry you have to start over, hopefully the next time around it goes smoothly. I sent in my application at the beginning of last week, and havent heard anything. I jump when the phone rings...

[7plus1]

Hey! I'm not sure if you just want to adopt in AZ or not, but there is a 2-year-old buy in SC with Down Syndrome. I saw him on adoptuskids.org. He's a doll.

[waited2long]

Are they really denying single people from Fostering and/or Adopting in Arizona?

I'm pretty sure that would be discrimination and therefore, illegal.

[Newshyde]

I know this thread is kinda old, but I wanted to reply.
I'm single and fostering in Arizona. It took 9 days for me to get a placement. I am not foster to adopt, however within a few weeks of getting my current DFS i was asked several times if I would be willing to adopt if it came to that.
I am licensed with the Arizona Children's Association and they have been great. CPS, not so great, but the licensing agency was great and have continued to be.
Just my own experience.

[waited2long]

NewsHide, thank you for responding. I will probably be moving to Arizona and was getting worried! I would really like to Foster and/or Adopt when I get settled.

[adopt2010]

Hi Newshyde...what age range are you licensed to take. AzCA is one of my top agencies.

I am a single foster mommy to be and would love your input...thanks

[Newshyde]

I licensed for ages 0-6, although I said I would only take 0-4.
I currently have a 20-month-old who I got when he was 10 months old.

My AzCA worker comes to visit once per month, does a home inspection twice a year and just recently they changed some of their rules. You have to have a physical once per year, they make sure all your paperwork is in line and they are pretty big on the continued training. You have to have 6 hours of training a year after your 30 hours of initial training. They also do a lot of foster care appreciation things like gift cards and events for the kids. They did a big Christmas party that included kid-friendly food, music, Santa and presents. I'm really glad I went through their training.

[arizona]

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I have been licensed for over a year now and waiting ot renew my licence but my case worker is quiting. I am licensed for ages 0-18, and have had one placement that lasted almost 2 months. But nothing before and nothing after.

My family specialist just told me that she is leaving AASK. I was hoping to get my license renewed soon since I had my home study on hold now since May. My work is going through a big change and they needed me to work OT. So many things are coming up at the same time even amoung my siblings. But I really want to adopt and I just turned 50 so I want to do it soon. I am not even necessarily looking for babies but I would like children that can attach to me. I have a lot of neices/nephews and grand nieces/nephews and I love the feeling. I want my own that don't go home. I want to have my family to go on for generations even if it is someone elses blood line.

Keep thinking do I change agencies or is it me. My family specialist kept telling me I was being inconsistent because when it was taking too long to get placement I told her I was still interested in adoptiong but would foster. I am still looking to do both but is it being inconsiistent?