- We are currently clients of Christian Adoption Consultants. After doing some research, we found that working with a consultant was a great option for us. It is an extra cost in the adoption process, however, our consultant is walking us through everything and answering all of our questions. This will allow us to avoid a lot of the "red tape" and riskier situations. Because we are working with a consultant, we will be able to apply to a few different adoption agencies located throughout the country rather than one local agency. This allows the timeline to go a little faster. Typically, a family may wait 2-3 years or more working with one agency. The average timeline for CAC clients is 4-10 months!
- As soon as our home study is completed and approved, we will become active clients. This means that any situations that match our preferences will be sent to us. We will decide whether we would like to present or not, and if so, the birth mother will review our profile along with other family profiles and ultimately decide on a family for her baby.
- If she chooses us, we will officially be matched! Each situation could look very different. We could be matched with a mother who is due within a few weeks or a few months. CAC works with "safe" states, meaning the birth mother has at maximum 72 hours to make a decision.
- Once we leave the hospital, we will be staying locally until the state approves our ICPC (The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children) paperwork. Then, we will come back to Alabama, schedule post-placement visits with our social worker, and finalize the adoption!
We are so thankful for the support from our friends and family. Please continue to pray for this process and for the expectant mother and baby!
Don't forget we have a few different fundraising options going on right now:
Through April 21, you can purchase a t-shirt through our campaign on Bonfire.
This puzzle will be hanging in the baby's nursery. For every $25 donation, we will write your name on the back of a piece. We have sold 44 out of 252! Great way to show who was a piece of the process ;-)
You may also donate directly to us through our YouCaring website.
