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We have heard nothing from our SW or agency about our foster-adopt license. With the holidays I am very distracted anyway. My biggest concern when we do get a placement is 'visitation'. The thought of it has loomed over my head and I'm very concerned about it. If we are fostering a child that is going to be reunified, then visitation will be in the plan. My problem is that I homeschool, and the thought of running around several times a week for visitation (the drive is going to be long), is daunting!! I don't know if I can deal with that. That was one of my main concerns from the get go. Part of my worry is because I have no idea how much say we will have in the visitation schedule. It is part of foster care, I understand that. The other thing I totally disagree with is that the county will take children out of school for visits with the bio parents. They can miss 3-4 hours of school 2x a week for visits. The system is so messed up. The bio parents should be the ones put out, not the kids. There are so many flaws, the only good thing is the safe, loving homes these children are put into.