How to make an American-Canadian-Ethiopian Family: June 2010

Time Line

May 2007- decided to adopt from Ethiopia using CHI
Jan 24, 2008- mailed in applicaton to CHI
Feb 8, 2008- applicaton was accepted
Feb 15, 2008- first Homestudy appointment
Feb 21, 2008- home visit and JF's individual appointment w/Laura
Feb 28, 2008-Colleen's individual appointment w/Laura
March 9, 2008- Pass "Because They Waited" parenting exams
March 22, 2008 - Home study completed
May 12, 2008- switched to Adoption Avenues agency
May 30, 2008 - Dossier finished and sent!
July 1, 2008- dossier in Ethiopia! Yay!
August 7, 2007- we got our REFERRAL
Nov 5, 2008- Passed Court!!!
Dec 5, 2008- left for Ethioopia
Dec 7, 2008- MET JACOB!!
Dec 12, 2008- Back in Boston