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You can BET many agencies will limit those who are over 40yrs old; or, at least over 45. We've seen this time and again. We've received some 'grace' from agencies who, knowing we only wanted AA or bi-racial babies, let us 'go ahead and apply'.
However, I CAN tell you, I'm aware of a couple who've tried to adopt a baby who're in their 50's. They've adopted before too (approved homestudy, etc); BUT, their ICPC has said they feel 'they're too old' and using THAT as part of the criteria for not wanting them to come back into their state!!!!! (Yes, really...it's true.)
I often wonder what an agency's 'big deal' is by putting a cap on age? I mean, what's it to them---as long as the couple/single knows they might wait longer than people who're younger, KWIM?
But even so, in this day and age, when people are having families SO much later in life...and frankly, I think they're so much more patient and such, WHY would it matter to any agency?
Beats me. As for us, we've adopted when we were around 50...and our wait time wasn't much longer than anyone else here!!!
Just keep searching. You'll find an agency worthy of you!!!
Most Sincerely,
Linny
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