The Formal Application

So the first step is the wonderful Formal Application. Luckily today the application is done on line so your not looking at five to ten pages paper that you worry about having to file out multiple times because you mess something up. Instead it is a long scrolling screen on your computer that has a save button because they know it will take you a week to fill out. When I filled out my form to get my FAA Aircraft Mechanics license there were less questions!

Now your asking what would they care to know about on this formal application. Well to start with they want to know who you are, where you live, what religion you are, where you work, when is your birthday, and where you went to school. Basic right. This is what you would think they will ask right? Well it doesn't stop there and the details they need are insane.

So then they go on to ask things like who our parents are and what they do for a living. Then they want to know how many brothers and sisters we each have. Oh it doesn't stop there, then they need to know where we have worked and are currently working. And don't forget they needed to know who is living with us and  don't forget they have to have a full back ground check also!

Of course just when we thought it was filled out there is more wonderful things to answer!!!!!!!

Now lets get personal and ask you about bank accounts, investments, and loans. Did we forget that we need to know all about your health, home, life, and disability insurance......

At this point the scroll thing on the side of the computer is only half way down the page!!!!

Jeff is laying on the sofa and reaching for the t.v. remote to find something to watch. I'm getting stressed at the thought that I may mistype something and in turn ruin our chances to adopt. Can you imagine this is just the first step and I'm already nervous. We know we will make great parents, but we aren't them and they are the only people who can decide if they should entrust us with a child.

So it is back to filling out the second half of the application. We started filling it out on Sunday today is Wednesday and the application is pretty much complete. We are waiting for a few forms that we have to collect and include and the 1st step of the home study will be done. Well the 1st step of the 1st step of the home study!