Adoption Timeline

12/5/12 – Sent adoption application to Lifeline Children’s Services in Birmingham, AL.

12/11/12 – Application accepted by Lifeline.

12/28/12 - Fingerprinted for background checks.

1/2/13 – Mailed orientation paperwork and first agency fee to Lifeline. Mailed fingerprint cards and background check paperwork to SBCN (Security Biometrics Clearing Network).

1/4/13 – One-hour orientation phone call with Lifeline. (1st home study interview)

1/11/13 – Second home study interview. (In our home)

2/7/13 – Third home study interview. (In our home. Individual interviews. Layla at 9:30am, Kevin at 11:00am)

2/13/13 – Physicals at our doctor’s office.

3/22/13 – Fourth and fifth home study interviews. (At the Lifeline Children’s Services office in Birmingham, AL)

3/22-3/23/13 – Crossings seminar at Lifeline Children’s Services office.