[o2b30again]

I found a sibling group (6 and 8 yr old) that are in Oregon that we feel that we would be a good fit for. I know that it is really up to the case worker and I trust their judgment so I know that this is another hurdle but I just want a chance to be considered. Here is the problem...Oregon only accepts applications from individuals that have a completed home study. Mine won't be done for 2 months (if things go smoothly) How long does Oregon usually accept application's before making a final placement selection?

[Barksum]

O2b, it depends. Most cw's are looking for a particular fit for the waiting child(ren) so they will keep the case open until they get usually 2 or 3 families that would fit the profile they are considering. Then they will set up an adoption committee meeting where a 3 person committee decides which family is the best match for the child. Getting all the cw's involved to be able to meet on the same day can sometimes take some finagling!

So, if there is a 1 yo with minimal issues they will probably get bombarded with homestudies from adoptive families seeking to be considered for that child. As in, hundreds of homestudies, in which case they will likely find a match fairly quickly. For other kids - say sib groups who are older, have more issues, need to be matched more precisely - they are likely to take awhile longer to get enough homestudies to feel that they have enough to select 2 or 3 of them to take to committee and find a good match.

Additionally, OR only wants worker-to-worker contact, so your adoption cw needs to contact the Oregon adoption worker, which really can only happen once your homestudy is ready to go and in place, including FBI criminal history, etc. Also be sure to check that you have a current foster license in your state as this is usually a pre-requisite for having the child move into your home.

Once you are matched with the child there is ICPC (inter-state compact agreement) that the two states have to agree to, which can take some time. (ie: weeks to months) ICPC is pretty particular about dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's, and this paperwork can only be handled by cw's sending paperwork thru the state capitol's adoption office, so be prepared for that.

[GoddessDanu]

Barksum, I live in Oregon and DH and I are trying to adopt through DHS. I appreciate you sharing this info. We're at the beginning stages of adoption and any info we can get about Oregon in particular is helpful.