Details
For those of you who are interested, we've included some of the details of this process.
Timeline
7/2009- Start research on adoption
2/2010- Apply for a domestic program
3/2/2010- Not accepted into domestic program, but are invited to apply to international programs. Rwanda immediately catches our attention.
3/2010-4/2010- pray and discern independent adoption vs. using an agency
5/8/2010- Accepting into the Mugisha Ministries family! (a ministry devoted to helping families adopt independently from Rwanda)
5/2010- Garage Sales, fundraising plans form. We're also starting the paperchase as well as adding a room to our house!
Steps yet to come
Homesudy visits (3)
USCIS fingerprinting & Approval
Dossier Final
Dossier sent to D.C. for approval
Dossier approved by Rwandan embassy
Dossier to Rwanda (DTR!)
Letter of approval from Rwandan Government (MIGEPROF)
Referral of child!!
Adoption finalized in Rwanda
Travel to pick up baby Botz!!'
Expenses
Ministry Fees ($2500)
Lawyer Fees ($1800)
USICS ($830)
Fingerprinting
Homestudy ($2300)
Copies of birth certificates, marriage certifiicates ($150)
Shipping
Courier
Travel
Total Anticipated Expenses: $22,000
