[silverleaf]

Congratulations to them!
And even at 41, they are “spring chickens” so if they want to adopt again they should look into religious organizations that have reduced fees or perhaps an organization like WACAP or Little Miracles that waives or reduces fees for “waiting” children

The federal (and often state) tax credits (direct CREDITS) can make up quite lot of the fees for some adoptions

[buck61]

so if they want to adopt again they should look into religious organizations

Thanks for the info. and the re.
Don’t think they themselves will be interested in adopting, but others reading this will be interested in using this info..
Their child is now fourteen months old, and will need consistent care during his life time. His mother is a school teacher, and his father is a barber. They take turns each night caring for their little fellow, they want to be interdependent in caring for his needs. This is very difficult, having to get up three to four times each night. Family on both sides have offered to help, but they are wanting to provide his care themselves, why?...don’t know.
Neither of them are selfish, just something the two of them want to do.