[Sylvester]

Hi, my husband and I have adopted two girls who were placed with us through open adoptions via private agencies. They are both healthy girls whom we have had since birth. We are desperate to have another child, but can not afford to go through a private agency again. We started looking at doing special needs adoption. We only want a newborn to 2 year old. We are willing to accept drug exposed babies and children with minor speical needs. We are concerned though what effects an "unhealthy" child will have on our other kids. They are young both under 5. We are concerned about a child being placed with us then returned to the birthfamily. We have been told since we will only accept certain races and certain situations our chances of being placed our slim. I guess I am looking for someone to give us some advice. The agencies we have spoke with are vague with information. We are confused and feel alone. We just want another child. I don't be to ramble on, I guess I need a comforting ear!!