[orphanagemom]

I just wanted to add a tidbit of info. My husband and I are in direct contact with the largest orphanage in the Philippines, and they just told us that all but one of the children that were in with our daughter (we picked her up one year ago) are now gone - either their families were able to care for them now, and came to get them, or they were adopted. That means that the LARGEST orphanage only has one child between the ages of 2 to approx. 5, and possibly only have one infant who is handicapped. The authorities have been working very hard to keep families together there, so they have classes to inform parents on how to care for their families, including getting a job. So, more families are able to just have their child cared for for a while, and then be able to come back and get them when they are able. There are still hundreds of children up for adoption, but most likely they are all over the age of 5.
Jen