In Re Adoption of a Female Infant

MYERS, Associate Judge:

Appellants, husband and wife, petitioned the Domestic Relations Branch of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions for the adoption of a female infant. From the denial of that petition, they have noted the present appeal.

In the years between 1951 and 1966, appellants, as foster parents, provided board and care for numerous wards of the District of Columbia in return for monetary consideration paid by the District. In 1951 appellants adopted one of the first children placed in their care. Normally the children were placed in appellants’ home for a few months…