[7brats]

Two weeks ago things were really busy for me(or so I thought).I recievd 2 calls. One was for a possible foster care referral of 2 siblings ages 3 and 4. I said yes(but the county was looking at other families) it was so exciting and the same week got a possible match for 2 separate children up for adoption.I also said yes.
I almost knew it was too good to be true Well it was,when the foster placement worker said I said yes to the adoption worker I had to remove my name from the placement for the foster placement .
It was still okay because at least the worker for the 2 other children were considering us....or so I thought!!!
We now I am back to square one with no child prospects.I am beginning to add on to my count down again.Five months and still no placements and VERY FEW calls.So my question is ,is it just me or has anyone in Pennsylvania had many referrals lately?
Last summer I got a placement BEFORE I was certified,but is it usually this slow in the summer months?

[Mkuhlmann06]

In a letter I received in the mail regarding some upcoming events, my agency stated that they are mainly receiving referrals for kids 13+ and those with behavioral and emotional difficulties.

I really think the counties are trying everything they can to leave kids with their birth families and try to provide any/all services before removing them. It costs so much more to bring them into foster care then to provide the family services!

I don't think it's you, your family, or the agency you are with... I think its the economy, the current state of affair, etc.

[7brats]

Originally Posted by Mkuhlmann06

In a letter I received in the mail regarding some upcoming events, my agency stated that they are mainly receiving referrals for kids 13+ and those with behavioral and emotional difficulties.

I really think the counties are trying everything they can to leave kids with their birth families and try to provide any/all services before removing them. It costs so much more to bring them into foster care then to provide the family services!

I don't think it's you, your family, or the agency you are with... I think its the economy, the current state of affair, etc.

I recieved that same letters. However I am flexible on age and behavioral / emotional issues.

I know that they are keeping more children in the home as well and if the issues can be worked out that is great,however seems to me I am getting totally passed over, I will wait to see what happen this week.

[Mkuhlmann06]

anything this week?

[7brats]

Not me, what about you? I just came back from a weekend trip and a LONG talk with the director(C) before I left.He said things are really,really,really slow and the ones they get are really out of what I am looking for.
Although I get really depressed hearing this I know that soon I will get a call for the children who are supposed to be with me.My biggest problem is I have ZERO patience
So have you heard anything this week?

[Mkuhlmann06]

well, remember Im not actively looking or open for placements. Plus Im in NJ for 10 days. So no, nothing.

[7brats]

well I am always hopeful that is will be my week so at any time now I am expecting that phone to ring.

Hope things are going to get better.

[7brats]

Originally Posted by Mkuhlmann06

well, remember Im not actively looking or open for placements. Plus Im in NJ for 10 days. So no, nothing.

Have you gotten any respite referrals? I never got any but I am interested. Isn't your worker the placement person? Do you think she could help with respite as well.

[Mkuhlmann06]

No, no respite referrals, because I was going to be gone for 2 weeks. Yes, my daughter's caseworker is the placement worker. I dont' know if things are slow or not, haven't really been in touch with her since we're out of state and she knows we have a few things going on right now.

My fingers are crossed you get a call soon...

[7brats]

Thanks and have fun on your vacation

[luv2bmummy]

Hey guys, pretty new to all this...I was wondering what counties you are in? My husband and i are looking foster to adopt and we are now with an agency...we were with the county, but they were not comforting and kept reminding me that we are fostering with the ultimate goal to reunify. We really want to adopt so we went to an agency and we understand we may not get an infant...anyways...just wondering what counties you are in that you are not getting any calls. Thanks so much!

[Mkuhlmann06]

Im in Dauphin County, but with a private agency in Cumberland County

[7brats]

Me too,I live in Dauphin County and my private agency is in Cumberland County.

[luv2bmummy]

Thanks guys! Big help! I will be praying for you! Good luck and take care!

[7brats]

Originally Posted by luv2bmummy

Thanks guys! Big help! I will be praying for you! Good luck and take care!

Thanks, I hope it helps you