Chinese proverb

"An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break."
(ancient Chinese proverb)


Sunday, April 8, 2012

The First of Many

A few days ago we received our application packet in the mail.  And so the paperwork maze begins...Yesterday we had what I believe will be the first of many trips to the notary (I think we are going to get to know these people quite well over the next year!)  This time there were only four documents to be notarized.  Here is an abbreviated list of all the paperwork we need to compile in time to be invited to the Home Study group meeting on May 18, 2012:

1.   Service Agreement
2.   Fee Policy
3.   Hague Training form
4.   Financial Statement
5.   Financial Statement for China
6.   Copy of 2011 1040 Tax form
7.   Medical examination reports for each household member
8.   Photographs of all household members and our home
9.   Letters from employers
10.  Certified copies of birth certificates and marriage license
11.  Four reference letters
12.  Release for photos and related materials
13.  Risks of intercountry adoption form
14.  Civil Rights Compliance form
15.  Child conditions form
16.  Declining a referral while in China
17.  Autobiographies
18.  Home Study questionnaire
19.  Child Abuse/Criminal history checks and FBI fingerprints

This will keep us busy for a while and pass the time while we wait for the next step of our journey. 

We have also been in contact with the International Adoption Physicians at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  We will be meeting with them soon to review the Medical Conditions List to determine which "special needs" will be a good match for our family.  These doctors will have an important role during our entire adoption process...

  • They will meet with us before we are matched with a child
  • They will review a proposed child's medical/developmental profile with us prior to us submitting the acceptance forms
  • They will help us plan for travel to China and "in country" procedures
  • They will assess the child shortly after we return home and assist us with obtaining the appropriate medical care and services

Please view the youtube video link below, it beautifully explains the "special needs" of children on China's Waiting Child list...It's easy to fall in love with every child in the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7nlaigXvX8
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  1. Margie Larson's Bittersweet ArtsApril 9, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Shannon and Sean--What great news! We did not know of your wish to adopt a special needs child. You will be blessed many times over for this great giant leap in your lives.

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