Tonight was the first home study visit, and we got to update our case worker on what’s happened since she saw us in July. We also learned about some of the wacky new regulations that have been put in place since the Hague convention was adopted as the standard. In addition to all of the “normal” things that you need to put out in public view, today you need to:
- Provide a statement from your vet that your dog is well mannered and docile as well as up to date on shots (apparently dogs only and not cats).
- Provide a professional current valuation on your home, not just your mortgage balance.
- Get a letter from your bank with your account balance (not just a statement, but an actual letter).
- Provide a statement on who will care for your children if you die and then get a letter from them agreeing to that.
We really love our local social workers – they have been great to us over the years. They’re even stumped as to why all of this paperwork is required in order that a simple document can be prepared stating what is pretty evident – that we are capable of caring for a child.
Oh well, enough complaining – the paper chase continues!
