One step closer

I just proved to myself, and hopefully to others, that even though there is a "system" and people think one thing, if you advocate and push and think outside of the box, you can achieve anything!

So I haven't been able to really talk about what has been going on, but I have been given the go ahead.  So about 3 months ago, my friend Darby and I had been talking about how long this has been taking and all of obstacles I have run into because I work for the county. It was so difficult for me to understand that I can keep the children of Sac County safe, but i couldn't have one placed in my home because of it.  I understand conflict of interest, and get it, but i also know that there are so many kids that need a home.  So with a swift kick in the pants from Darby we sat down and wrote a letter to advocate for myself, and the other social workers who may want to do this down the road.  Really, once i found out that there is no written policy, then I knew i had a chance.  I have been working with my management (who by the way have been awesome and supportive through all of this), and today I got the official word, I can be considered for placement of a Sacramento County child!!!  Of course there are some parameters that have been set, which is fine, and needed, but this is the break I have needed.  After a heartbreaking year of waiting, and sitting on the floor in the nursery crying, I am one step closer.  Now, of course I could still be waiting for sometime, but this could speed placement up, and has expanded the search.

So first off...to Auntie Darby...you rock....thanx.....everyone else for you support and concern, thanx as well...all your good thoughts my way are needed and appreciated.....

BTW...this is where the nausea comes from...it is as if i am pregnant.