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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I agree the system could be improved in a lot of ways, I just think it's important to remember that it isn't just the system that's complex.
There are many positive and wonderful stories where adoption was comparatively easy, and some where it seems needlessly hard. But the sad fact is that the numbers are so high and so many kids go unadopted because there are so few parents willing to take them.
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The situation I'm familiar with was definitely easier than the one's Azure is referring to. On one hand, the speed was impressive and was certainly the least disruptive option available to the children on short notice. On the other hand, I'm not entirely comfortable with the capacity of the new (single) mom to properly care for three foster children in addition to her own, young, biological child. Frankly, the decision was surprising based on my understanding from every other anecdote I've ever heard, but ultimately still better for the children. I suppose in that sense it was an absolute win.