The issue with listing as adoption only is, then they probably won't place with you until after the child is legally free. That's how it worked in our case, at least. We had to change our file to fost/adopt so that my dd could be placed with us as tpr was filed, but not yet granted.
This, of course, likely means a longer wait because, as an adoption only home, the child won't be placed with you as a foster. Since they try to match most kids that they foresee as becoming legally free with families that are open to adoption, many of them stay where they are, so your potential placements are lower as an adoption only home, compared to a fost/adopt home. This is especially true of younger children. If you are open to older child adoption, though, there are likely many already legally free. The same goes for sibling groups, which you mentioned being open to.
If you certify as a fost/adopt home, though, you do get to say yes or no to placements. So, you can look at the details of the case (including how likely tpr is) and decide if you want to take the chance with that particular placement. Then you could get the situation that you mentioned of the child living with you as a foster, then adopting. Since you get to choose your comfort level with the placement, you may be able to help offset the risk of the "revolving door".
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