No Patience!

FinallyMrs.G

Our homestudy was turned in just about two weeks ago. Last Tuesday we got an email from the DA coordinator saying we are very close, that we'd be approved very soon and the next BM to view profiles would be viewing ours. Awesome! But I emailed her back asking a couple of questions early Thursday and still haven't heard back. Am I being impatient or does that seem a little long for no response?  I'm starting to psyche myself out. How long did it take for your homestudy to be approved??

Alicia_22

I'm not to that step yet so I don't really have any advice but I just wanted to say you are not alone on the lack of patience! I over analyze how long it should take for everything. LOL I think they should have had time to respond by now. I always add a read receipt to my emails so I know if/when someone looked at it. Our agency did put on the information paperwork we received that is can take up to 8 weeks for the homestudy to be approved. It said that it usually takes much less time but it could be up to 8 weeks. Good Luck to you! I hope you hear something back really soon!!!!

BeachJenn

It took about 6 weeks for our paperwork to be finalized after our last meeting. I would say no response to your email from last Thursday is annoying and unprofessional but I've learned that when dealing with the "professionals" of the adoption arena (speaking only of my personal experience) they are not held to standard operating procedures or business practices I guess you could say. I've waiting sometimes over a week for a response. Sometimes they definitely have a legitimate reason.

If you really need a response I would email again or give them a call. I don't think you're being impatient just human and excited about the next step.

Good Luck.

kageler

Patience in the adoption process can be the hardest thing!!! However, that does seem a little long. Do you have a case worker? I would call them. They understand the process and anxious parents waiting to be matched!!! Good Luck and I wish yall the best! Don't worry- all the waiting and worrying that y'all are doing now WILL pay off!!!!

 

GLynn2009

I have not patience either. I e-mailed my SW's daily when things should have been happening but were not. I think that if I had not stayed on everyone we would still be waiting. GL

FinallyMrs.G

Thanks ladies! I feel better, I was beginning to think I am just crazy. I think I will call her. I'm just so frustrated at this point. No email back after 4 days is ridiculous!!

Jessie*J

My SW always takes a while to get back with me. I am dying over here b/c last Monday (after 4 1/2 mths of waiting for approval) our HS was supposed to be signed by the director. BUT our SW never emailed us to let us know that it got signed and then she informed us she would be on vacation the rest of last week .....

So today I checked my email and still nothing .... if she doesn't write or call in the morning I am definetly calling her.

maurisa74

You might also keep in mind the SW might have been off of work for a long weekend or at a conference. I know sometimes parents get annoyed with me if they don't get a call back quickly, but sometimes I am not in the office for a few days and I call or reply to the email when I get back. I am a school counselor by the way. Just something to keep in mind. 

CaptainSerious

maurisa74:

You might also keep in mind the SW might have been off of work for a long weekend or at a conference. I know sometimes parents get annoyed with me if they don't get a call back quickly, but sometimes I am not in the office for a few days and I call or reply to the email when I get back. I am a school counselor by the way. Just something to keep in mind. 

Not to pick on you, but I still find this unacceptable in this day and age, and in an industry where emotions are so intense.  If you have someone answering your calls, they should explain that you are out of the office and won't be able to return calls for several days.  If your calls go to voicemail, your outgoing message should express the same.  As for e-mails, it's easy in most programs to set up an out-of-office message that informs anyone e-mailing you of your situation.  It's simple courtesy, and goes a long way to putting people at ease.