The good news is we have finished the Dossier. The Dossier consisted of...
1. Power of Attorney Documents- State Seal Required
(This says we allow Dr. Tsegaye to act as our lawyer in Ethiopia)
2. A Statement of Reason for Adopting an Ethiopian Child
3. Photo Pages
4. Employment Verification Letters
5. Financial Statement
6. Original Birth Certificates
7. Original Marriage Certificates
8. Health Forms
9. Police Clearance Letters
10. 2 Letters of Reference
(Thanks to Lisa and Tracy!)
11. Obligation of Post-Placement
12. US Approval of Petition for an Orphan
13. Home Study Approval
We got the form sent to us today with the state seal on it. We got an approved Home Study two weeks ago. Kevin headed to Kinko's and made the 4 copies of all the papers needed and we will send it all in tomorrow. Hopefully they will call and tell us that there are no mistakes. So far, we have gotten 2 calls saying we have done great with all the other paper work. We need just one more! We think after everything is approved, we fill out an application specifically for Ethiopia. Then we get put on the waiting list. Right now we just want a phone call saying we got an A+ on our Dossier. We think we were good students and followed all the directions. We will keep everyone updated.
