According to news reports from around the world, the outpouring of interest in adopting children orphaned by the tsunami has been overwhelming. And as we know, the countries involved are not making any moves to allow international adoptions at this time - and it may be a very long time before that changes.
The compassionate interest in the future of these children who have been struck by tragedy is wonderful. The future of children in the U.S., Canadian, British, and other countries' Foster Care systems is also worthy of compassionate interest. Their tragedies my have occurred differently, but the loss of a family is the loss of a family.
I am not in any way being critical of those who are expressing an interest in adopting Tsunami Orphans. I would only hope that they are also pursuing the adoption of foster children who need families.
US Waiting Kids
Canada's Waiting Kids
UK Waiting Kids