Smile, You are Approved! :)

Last time we updated, we were in the process of applying for a new adoption agency.  We had to switch from Taiwan because of issues with New Beginnings and their orphanage partner.  We are still doing our home study through New Beginnings, but our adoption will be through CCAI.  CCAI is a China adoption agency located in Colorado.

We just got confirmation today, that we are approved to proceed with our adoption through CCAI.  There were some things that meant that we only qualify for the Special Needs/Waiting Child program, but that was all we had signed up for anyway.  To me, it was just confirmation that we are following God's will.  Below, is the email we got from CCAI.  I edited it to just show the parts that let us and our friends know what to expect next.

Hi Brandy!

This is terrific! J I am thrilled to say that your CCAI Application is approved! Congratulations! J  Full-steam ahead (with your home study agency as well!) Please open and print the attached Orientation Packet, you will find a cover letter with detailed instructions concerning the documents. Also attached is a Risk Statement that CCAI requires for families who do not meet China’s qualifications in some way (a formality really). 

         

Upon receipt of your signed Risk Statement, Fee Agreement, first fee payment and Service Agreements, we will send you an e-mail with your family’s password that will allow you to access the secured portion of our website and the instructions to download your Adoption Dossier Guide, Home Study Packet and access to CCAI’s online, Hague accredited, Parent Training Program. Please let me know if you are unable to receive this attachment. We look forward to serving you!

Also, we had a really great week in fundraising.  We sold some donated items on eBay, and got a check that really boosted our adoption fund!  Thank you all for your support, whether it be money, items, prayers, "Likes", questions, or encouraging words.