Since being home, she has decided to start eating by mouth and is progressing really nicely with that. We've been slowly making the switch away from formula through her Gtube to pureed food through the Gtube and by mouth. She's getting too big!!
Cataleya was approved for adoption subsidy AND we got her adoption finalization date!!!!
So on March 15th, she will officially be Cataleya and stuck with us forever.
I don't want to ruin the happiness with complaining, but here it is anyway: I begged and pleaded and dealt with several levels of private and government agencies to get the agency of disappointment to apply for subsidy for her. I was told she didn't qualify. I was told there was no one in a position to help her. I was told no one wanted to help her. Finally on January 5th, Dear Sir sent the application and it was approved on January 17th without even a request for additional information. This approval will ensure Cataleya never has a lapse in medical coverage and can be given every medical and therapy opportunity needed to keep her well through childhood. Something that without this program and considering her medical needs- would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket even with private insurance. So why did it take several threats and angry emails to get this done, when clearly New York State agreed she needed this and clearly it was possible? We could have all played nice and been friends, but they forced me to get all Italian Mama on them. Either way, it's over and I am content in knowing I did what was best for Cataleya.
I can't believe I get to keep her. I have the cutest Valentine now and forever.
That's so awful that they weren't willing to help you. :( So glad you were able to get what you needed. Way to advocate for your beautiful girl!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you got the subsidy and an adoption date!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for making things happen! So excited for permanency for this precious little girl. She's getting so big!
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