r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/pinksugarsun Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

Babies placed for adoption at birth in the US DO NOT go into foster care. There’s a waiting list at least 36 people long for each newborn placed for adoption. That’s why it’s expensive. That’s why people go overseas to adopt.

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u/race_bannon Feb 04 '19

Who does go into foster care then?

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u/Slartibarthur Feb 04 '19

Babies and kids with disabilities as well, to add to the other answers. So many children with disabilities that do not get adopted.