Tuesday, January 8, our social worker came to our house for her first visit. She went through every room in the house and checked each room for safety. With two pediatric physicians in the house, our house is actually pretty safe, so we had no issues (I don't think). But there were a few things that we hadn't even thought about until we reviewed the form. Like you have to have a written evacuation plan for fire and tornado (who actually has one of those except adoptive families?). But we prepared the things that we hadn't already done, so all was good. Mandy (our social worker) is very nice, and has kids about the ages of ours, so she knows how things are!
She will be coming back the next two Tuesdays to interview us individually, and then together. In the meantime we're working on our dossier (the paperwork we have to send to Ethiopia). Today's task is the application to Homeland Security department of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), so we can have permission to bring James into this country. This requires an application, copies of birth certificates, a letter, and (of course) money. I'm off to send that now!
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Dear Matt & Leann - What a joy to read your blog! We are so excited for you all - for the journey ahead - for the moment your family is family complete with James. When you have time, can you post an entry about the process (simplified!) to adopt from Ethiopia? Timelines, travel, conditions of orphan care, etc. Thanks and lots of love from China!
Sara for the Kennedys
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