[MrsMoli]

We have been trying to get licensed to foster-to-adopt for 10 months now and I am now ready to ram my head into a wall. There have been numerous obstacles in our way and now I am officially going crazy. I really thought that God wanted this for us and now......

[athikers]

Hang in there... God's timing is not always ours. In fact, frequently, its not. Just because its moving slowly doesn't mean you made the wrong decision

[rsbg]

I agree, don't give up yet. As frustrating as it may be! If you feel called to do this, please know that God is in control, and that it will happen in HIS perfect timing.

I get so frustrated some days. Some days I truly want to give up. But I haven't yet, and most days I believe that it just isn't our time yet.

Hang in there!!!!!!!

[Scrapsathome]

It's been 7 months for us now and who knows how much longer we have to go. It's frustrating because we keep getting our hopes up that everything is almost finished... and then finding out that there is still more and nothing we can do to hurry up the process. Our longest wait so far was on finger printing. Although we were upset at the beginning when we found out that the "person in charge" had kept our original paper work on her desk for a month and then given it the the "paper work person" while she was on vacation.

We know that we are following God's plan for our lives, so we are trying to be patient.

Jess

[teacher2mommy]

I know you don't want to bother anyone but really you need to continue to call them 'just to check on how things are going'. It worked for us. We called them about twice a week to see how the process is going and I would say we got done before anyone else did!

[MrsMoli]

I will definetely give them a call on Monday. I just get so frustrated some days. We think it's so close but then something happens. And when I see parents not acting responsibily I get so frustrated. I just stop and shake my head and ask my husband, why not us yet? I know we have a great home for kids and so much love and patience to give. I just keep praying and hoping. AHHH, I am just ready to quit work and be a SAHM!!! Thanks for the support ladies. I really need it from people who are in the same boat!!

[frida_94601]

Hello I agree with everyones replys, I have been official since January 2007, during this time I have had a lot of thinking. The initial process for me has been over 2 years with many obstacles as well. I am not one to give up just yet. I have had my down time being persistant, but I know that God would not give me more than I can handle. I am on the high wave again. Just contacted my case worker today on trying to get the ball rolling again. The wait has tought me patience and it has also helped me prepare myself emotionally as well as financially. It is a long process but I know that my child is out there, I dont want her to come home and everything being in chaos so I am making it the best that I can. Dont give up on your dreams..

[bethy724]

My startup was slow (homestudy not turned in, didn't get that fax, oh-your not on the list) but in the end it was the best preperation to the obsticales you'll face when a child is placed in your home. My son didn't have his medicaid card for months & until he got a double ear infection; my daily calls were dismissed.

Don't give up!!! The rewards of fostering are so much bigger than the bumps in the road.

[momofbgtwins]

We went through many road bumps. It gets very frustrating when your packet is the first one in (pertaining to our class)and you are the last one to get placed with a home study worker. They missed placed our packet so it was a good thing I kept on top of things. In the end it has all been worth it.