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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

why so concerned about how others choose to form their families?  did your read the above comment about foster care in DC.  there are currently 26 children available for adoption. [/quote]

I'm concerned about America's children smart ass.... And why so limited to just agencies in DC? They will coordinate with agencies and people overseas. I mean in all of America. Why choose children who don't even live here? While our own are in the foster system? [/quote]

While I'm not sure any reason will ever be acceptable to you, I'll give this a shot.  I'm a parent to a child adopted from Korea and we chose international adoption for several reasons.

1.  The children in Korea have already been relinquished for adoption and are free and clear to be placed.  Unlike non-foster adoptions here, there is no expectant mother you have to sell yourself to as a prospective adoptive parent.  The agency makes the match instead.  Some people might not like this and would prefer the expectant mom to have the say so.  But there is no waiting on the expectant mom to give birth and potentially change her mind.  I believe all women should have the right to decide whether they will parent their child, but I don't want to be involved with that until after a decision for adoption has been made.

2.  I used to be a child protective services worker and am familiar with the foster care system. As others have pointed out, most children in FC are NOT available for adoption- reunification is the first goal and barring that, long term relative placement and family adoptions are next.

3.  I was also adopted from Korea.  Most people drop their "adopt from America first" commentary when they learn that I am an adult adoptee and have a sibling also adopted from Korea.  We are well-equipped to handle a Korean adoption from personal experience.[/quote]

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