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“Just Adopt”: Why It’s Actually Really Hard To Adopt In The U.S.

There’s a misconception that the U.S. adoption industry is full of babies just waiting for families. In reality, the match-up has the exact opposite problem.

By Alina Clough4 min read
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The widespread availability and popularity of abortion, as well as cost and foster care dynamics, all mean adoption isn’t as easy of an option as it seems for infertile couples.