Emailed the home study agency today and finally got a call. Apparently after hanging on to my formal application, the certified check and the paper they faxed to RR about us being under contract with them, they now say that as of a year ago their policy has changed regarding adoptions from Cliff's country.
They say that in order for us to get a home study from them we have to work with a child placement agency. See the issue is in Cliff's country you do not need an actual placement agency just a home study. It is considered an independent adoption. Going through an actual agency just adds additional costs not required by his country.
I am so furious!! I spent hours on the phone worrying that now my son's future and life with us would be sabotaged by an incompetent home study agency. I mean really? I called them prior to our commitment and explained RR in which they said they had done home studies in the past for them. I filled out a pre qualification application, a formal application AND sent them the required form from RR that basically states that we have contracted with that agency. They filled that out and faxed it right away and AFTER 2 weeks they tell me of their policy change?? Seriously??
After many tears, prayers, and many phone calls- I found another agency who would do the home study for us. They promised they would get it done as fast as they could as long as we could provide the necessary documents quickly enough... So we are back in business..
Just a minor bump in our journey! God bless everyone and keep us in your prayers please!
Praying for you. Once you have Cliff in your arms it will all be worth it!
ReplyDeleteOh man! How frustrating! That is so ridiculous that it took so long for them to tell you of their policy. Anyway, I'm so glad you found someone else to do the homestudy. That is awesome -- you are back on track! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, my name is Danielle and I have been a prayer warrior for Cliff since I saw him back in November. I have his picture on my sidebar on my blog as a constant reminder to pray for him. I am so glad to finally "meet" his mother:) And I am still praying for him to come home soon! Many blessings.
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