This article discusses how and why intercountry adoptions have dropped so dramatically in the recent years. According to the article, “sending” countries, like China, have adopted the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. Many countries and NGOs have promoted an adoption process, which only considers international adoption when all other alternatives have been tried. There has also been an increase in restrictions and requirements which favor domestic adoption. There are differing opinions as to whether or not these new procedures are of best benefit to the child.
The article also notes while domestic adoptions have declined due to birth control, abortion, falling fertility rates and the rise of single-parent households, there are still over 100,000 children waiting to be adopted in the USA. Robert hoped some of those Americans who cannot adopt internationally will consider domestic adoption.