Kay
Toddler
Mama through local adoption :)
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Jan 19, 2011 20:02:32 GMT 10
Post by Kay on Jan 19, 2011 20:02:32 GMT 10
Hi all,
The social worker today suggested that we should do some reading on attachment and some other information before we meet with the panel.
So, I was just wondering - what sort of questions did your panel ask? And how long did it go for?
Any insight would be helpful
Thanks - Kay
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Jan 19, 2011 20:32:18 GMT 10
Post by goggly on Jan 19, 2011 20:32:18 GMT 10
First panel was about 20 minutes and they just ran through some of the touchpoints in our report - motivation, life story etc. Second panel was about 10 minutes and we basically talked about the perils of parenthood and our current child.
Both were a really nice environment and put me at ease immediately.
Are they still thinking your panel will be at the end of Feb?
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Jan 19, 2011 20:38:01 GMT 10
Post by waiting on Jan 19, 2011 20:38:01 GMT 10
I dont' remember a whole lot, but I do remember a question that phased me. It was about the fact that we have elderly parents and how we will cope with them now that they are declining while having a small baby.
It went for about 20 mins too. They called us to confirm the decision to accept us on our way home.
Waiting.
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Jan 19, 2011 21:51:26 GMT 10
Post by lilchookie on Jan 19, 2011 21:51:26 GMT 10
About 10 minutes for us. Was quite simple. I wouldnt worry to much about panel, you have done all the hard work before you get there.
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Kay
Toddler
Mama through local adoption :)
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Jan 20, 2011 14:42:24 GMT 10
Post by Kay on Jan 20, 2011 14:42:24 GMT 10
Thanks girls,
really appreciate the input.
Googly - the SW didnt update us on that, but I dont think it is very likely. if we continue with weekly visits we probably have another 4 weeks of interviews (including the home visit). I would think it would be more likely to be April or May, especially since they have information sessions and education sessions in Feb.
We still have 1 individual interviews, another one as a couple and the home visit. She mentioned maybe doing the last couple one at our house to save some time which would be nice. DH sees her next Friday and i am not sure about me... I am hoping early the next week before the kids come back to school.
Cheers,
Kay
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