Hello! My sister lives in San Antonio, Texas, and has been trying to have a second child for a long time now. I think she is reaching the point where she would like to consider adoption, but doesn't even know where to start. They are an average family with average finances, so expensive private adoption agencies aren't really a choice. She would also prefer to adopt from within the US, as she feels there are plenty of children here who need homes. I know she wants a baby, as well. She has one son (8), and both she and her husband have stable jobs and own their own home. They are wonderful parents.
One more thing: she has worked as a special education teacher for 14 years, so spends all day taking care of special high-needs children. Her job is stressful and emotionally taxing, as caring for these children is both rewarding and very difficult! I know she is afraid that she might be asked to take a special needs child, and will feel bad admitting that she doesn't want to do the same job at home that she does at work (which I totally understand). She already does so much to take care of these very special children.
If anyone out there has any advice on how to start the process, where to look for help, ideas or suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. The moms on this site always come through! Thank you!