Not a Detailed Person

So if you think you are unorganized start going through an adoption process! It will whip you into shape fast.  Here is a small glimpse of what the paperwork process looks like.  What the ironic thing is, my hubby refused the census but now we have provided every detail of our life to multiple agencies including the government.

All files must be scanned and email.  Plus a hard copy has to be available.

• All licenses - State, marriage, passports, visas, social security cards, birth certificates
• Degrees and Diplomas- Education History
• All Insurance auto, home, life - Policies are to be listed and policy paperwork provided.
• All financials - Including a break down of debt to income, all card statements, all assets, savings, stocks, bonds, and 401k, W2's, past tax returns.
• Work history and career goals
• Medical release of the whole family. Past medications and medical conditions
• Pet vaccination records
• Floor plans of the house including smoke alarms and safety plans.
• 100+ question autobiography of each adult in house
• Criminal records
• Resident history over the last 10 years
• Pictures of your family, house, security
• Weapons inventory
• Background checks of any care takers
• References
• Emergency escape plan
• Details on who will be caregivers when you die

All of this follows a preliminary application with a number of questions about why you want to adopt. If you go through a Christian agency you have to write in detail about your walk, theology, and heart for the Lord. All has to be completed before you can even get started. Do I sound a little bitter??

It has taking me months to even gather half this stuff. But I am actually thankful I have it all in order now. 

Just thought you might like a glimpse into the beginning stages.  It will all be worth it and I am thankful these agencies look out for the best interest of the kid and not the parents!

We have all of our paperwork in.  There are about 12 certification classes we are trying to complete.  Then the home study process starts. I just keep saying to myself "It is all in His timing"

Until next time......