Conceiving biologically didnt come easily for us, which is why I startedIVF treatmentssoon after we settled in Charlotte.
My husband and I were open to both options.
Our caseworker emailed me and my husband a one-pager about a child named *Drew.
As soon as we saw it, we knew in our hearts that he was our son.
We became officially certified to foster in January 2020.
At that point, the process was a matter of waiting for a child to be placed with us.
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As soon as we saw it, we knew in our hearts that he was our son.
When we learned about Drew, the couple was ready for him to find his forever home.
But the dawn of COVID-19 slowed down this whole process.
In March, committees stopped meeting in person, and the shift to virtual meetings was far from immediate.
Finally in April, we found out that we were approved.
So instead, we started with FaceTiming Drew and his foster parents.
But my advice to anyone who is thinking about adopting or fostering is to move forward.
We decided to meet for the first time at the park.
Drew, his foster parents, and a social services representative were all there.
We spent the afternoon playing tag and just getting to know him.
It was absolutely perfect.
I went home after that two weeks with my heart full.
In July, we received the paperwork to adopt Drew and it will become official later this month.
Its a tricky time.
Unfortunately,reports of neglect and abuse have risen during COVID-19.
There are many children who need a safe, loving homewhether its temporary or permanent.
All you have to do is say yes.
*Name has been changed.
As told to Emily Laurence
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