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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't want to judge as I am adopted myself so I think adoption is GREAT and says great things about the hearts of couples that take another's child in and love as their own. With that being said, can someone here PLEASE explain to me why some of us Americans adopt abroad? There are SO many children that need families right here on American soil. What about them? Why is the preference to go overseas? [/quote]

I wouldn't necessarily say there is a preference for international adoption.  I would be willing to bet that there are more domestic/foster adoptions than international adoptions in the US.  International adoption numbers have dropped considerably the last few years.  I have no idea how many foster to adopt situations there are but I personally know at least two.  I do know that there are not many children that are available for immediate adoption from foster care.  Some become available after you foster them for a while.  It is a long process in which biological parents are given many opportunities to unite with their children.  So foster care is not for everyone.

In the case of OP - I believe she said they (or at least one of them) is Korean so they were interested in Korean adoptions.  I think every family makes the decision that is best for them.  And no one should judge that decision.  [/quote]

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