I recently got to meet with our case-worker for the next step in our home study; the individual interview. Step 1: Write an auto-biography. This part came a bit more naturally to me as I (obviously) have some experience writing about my life for others. It was a bit weird though because I was supposed to frame the piece around 13 questions my case-worker was particularly interested in. My tip for those going through the process : be as thorough as possible and don't worry about anyone besides your case manager seeing it. This is just a tool to help them know what to ask you. Step 2: Try not to freak out as the date approaches. Wildly, epic-ly failed at this. My advice: Find someone else to tell you how to not get nervous for things that have a big impact but are seriously not that big of a deal, because my husband will confirm that I suck at this. :) Step 3: Arrive freakishly early. Stopping for lunch included, there will potentially be absolutely NO traffic the day...
Ashburn, the latest frontier. These are the voyages of adventurer Heather; her continuing mission to explore strange new worlds. To seek out life for her suburban family, to boldly go through foster care adoption.