Hi Sharel,
First I understand where you are coming from when it comes to finance. When I looked into this I felt like money seemed to be the most important fact to some of these people. Being middle class makes it somewhat difficult to do. So after searching and research my husband and I decided to do foster. It doesn't cost you a dime. I mean yes there is a chance the child will be reunited with the birth parents, but it seems that is a risk you face in straight adoption also, and these are children that really need you.
I really looked into it, and am going through the county children youth service in allegheny county. You can be specific about what you desire also. Like I told them I want infants, and if you stress that you really want to adopt they will try to place a child that they believe will not be going back home. Being the foster parents they will offer these children to you first.
I am not pushing it, you have to what you feel is comfortable and suits your family. I was just giving you an option.
My husband and I are just nearing the end of our classes so hopefully soon we will be helping a child that really needs us.
Good Luck and if you want to talk e-mail me at
alura764@attbi.com
your friend in hope, Ruth