It's a Girl!

We got the email today that we are getting the 16 month old girl. Her name will be Emmie Lynn Ray! We are excited and have lots to do to get ready. We will 1st just get visits with her. For a month we will get at home and over night visits and then after that she will start living with us permanently. We just found out today so I feel so happy and anxious to get to know her and let Hayden meet her too. When I get to visit her I will take lots of pictures and post them. I am hoping it will be soon! Here is the letter I got today....

Your file is sent back to Dawn the case manager. The visits will begin, and the attorneys on the case will be notified that your a "Significant other" for the minor. Please contact Dawn at her email address as well. This case is assigned to Dawn, so all communication can go through her.

Once the case is transferred to the adoption unit you will have an adoption case manager. They will complete the necessary paperwork for the adoption. You will be able to apply for adoption subsidy to assist with some of the minors monthly needs. She will be eligible for State health insurance until the age of 18. You will be eligible to apply for attorney fee payment through the adoption subsidy program. If you have specific adoption questions you can e-mail me.

Thank you for your patience, I know you will do the best for this child.

Sharon CPS Specialist III