[adoptionhelp]

Hi,
In our state (FL) we need to do MAPP training before we are allowed to adopt through the foster system. Classes are being offered 1 hour south of us during the week (can't get there with DH's work) or on Saturdays two hours north of us.

DCF is not exactly a gem by way of helping us locate something closer. Is there any other way to find/arrange for classes in ones own area or do most people end up driving the 2 hours? DH started a new job so it's hard to request time off at this point. It just seemed odd to us...

[blueflower]

You might try contacting your local agency on this list - http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/fostercar...s/contacts.pdf - if you haven't already done so. If you have tried, try the one in the county over from you.

[o2b30again]

It is frustrating isn't it. Ours was an 1 1/2 hrs away and this was through the private agency. County only offered the classes every 3 months. If you missed the cut then you waited. If there wasn't a couple of people interested, again you waited. Unfortunately your situation is common and just the first of many "issues" you will have with DHS. Not that I am a negative person but realistically dealing with fostering/adoption is an emotional roller coaster. I never thought that there were so many quirks in the system. I hope that you find a class closer to your home. Keep reminding youreself that in the end it will be all worth it. Good luck!