I just wanted to give an update on a few things...
First the home study! I am happy to report that the home study home visit went well. We have completed the interview process and all of the other requirements for the home study. Now we are waiting on our social workers report that we will be able to view before it is official. After our home study is officially approved, we have some more paperwork that has to be done in order to get our dossier submitted. The dossier is the official paperwork that will be submitted to immigration. We also will be required to get fingerprinted...again.
Second...we are still waiting to be matched. Our agency informed us that they are still waiting on a batch of files to come in. Once they receive them, they will match the children with the waiting families. Until we have our dossier logged in with China, meaning that China has accepted us as a waiting adoptive family, we can only be matched with certain children who are classified as special focus. Once we are logged in, we can be matched with any child. Our social worker felt that we have a good chance to get matched earlier in the process since we want a boy and are open to different special needs with a child. So keep your fingers crossed. If we don't get a match this round, that is where the undetermined waiting times can come in.
Lastly, the finances... We are happy to announce that we now have over 41% of the total amount needed for our adoption fees. We have had so many generous people come forward and support us. Jay and I are so grateful for this. We are planning on applying for some grants after our home study is approved to help with the total amount needed. We are also going to host a Fundraiser Trivia Night which is going to be held on Friday, July 29, 2016. Tickets will be going on sale soon for this event. We are also in the process of collecting items for the silent auction that we will also have that night. Please keep an eye out for more information coming soon!
FYI- To anyone who ordered a cardinal's wreath, I am in the process of getting all of the supplies and get them made. I will contact you personally when your wreath is completed to set up a time for pick up.