9m old Quaker needs a forever home

I write this with a broken heart ... Having to rehome my Quaker is very difficult and I'm struggling with this decision. But, recently we have had to take in our elderly parents who lost their home. Our mom suffers from phobias and is deathly afraid of birds. She's struggled with this disorder for the last 65+ years. We don't want to keep our bird locked away in a room, that would be abuse in my eyes. Our Quaker deserves to be around his flock and interact with them daily. Up until now, he's spent his days perched on my shoulder as I went about my day doing housework. He shared food with me, watched tv with me and has been my closest companion for the last 6 months. I knew when I got him, that he would be with us until his last day on this earth. I never imagined I'd have to find him another family. Please, I already feel terrible and I hope I don't get backlash over not being able to keep him. Our mom is important to us and even though I waited my whole life to finally get a bird, she has to come first. Our parents have suffered a great tragedy over the last nine months and we want to make their stay here as peaceful as we can. I don't want to give him to anyone who isn't experienced with parrots. I'm hoping to find someone who knows the breed well and who can offer him the life I had hoped to give him. If anyone is interested, I live in Illinois. Ask me any questions and I'll be happy to answer. I'm asking for 250.00 only bcus I feel that it will deter anyone who isn't serious about giving him a real, loving home. His cage can go with him, we also have an extra LG cage that we were planning on getting ready for him this summer. He is sweet, funny, very affectionate, loves to give kisses and be scratched. He has never bitten, but not sure how he will react to new owners.
That's all for now. I'm praying for a loving home and hopefully, someone here might be that home. Thank you.