Welcome to Bird Board! As for finding a breeder I would check
BirdBreeders.com - Bird Breeders Directory of Availability and Parrot Breeders . This is a great site that lists birds available from many different breeders around the country. The breeders are also rated by people who have brought from them. You can read the reviews. I am not sure where you heard that a parent raised baby would be better but hand raised are much better if you wish to interact with your bird physically. On this site:
The Association of Avian Veterinarians | Association you can find lists of avian veterinarians. I am not sure what species would be best though. I hope that this helps some!
Matt