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I also agree it is unbelievable, but I do not think the solution lies purely in the law catching up to people. There are some serious needs and issues which lead an adoptive family to drop their children off with random strangers. It is a drastic measure, and we would be wise to understand how it happens. The Reuters folks are working on a follow-up on this story and their reporter has been in touch with some Connecticut families who are in a similar boat. Disrupted adoption is a tough topic. Child abuse and abandonment are not acceptable under any circumstances, but I think the stories are more complex than they appear. Childhood trauma is serious business and I hope the day comes when every social worker is willing to deal with the reality of that. Putting a rosy gloss and believing that all problems are solved when we put a child with a good family is not helpful. I hope this rehoming scandal leads to some meaningful discussion about the effects of trauma on children, but also to a meaningful discussion about the trauma of bringing a traumatized child into a previously healthy home. It is not for the faint of heart. On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 11:37 PM, Jennifer Celentano < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > Thank you for sharing this article. It is unbelievable and I truly hope > the law catches up with these people. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 11, 2013, at 8:36 PM, Alexandra Dufresne <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > http://www.reuters.com/investigates/adoption/#article/part1 > > > Dear all, > > The link above is to an extensive investigative report by Reuters earlier > this fall regarding a practice sometimes called "rehoming." This issue has > received recent attention in the New York Times and other media; however, > the original report -- though lengthy -- is worth reading. > > Thank you, > Alexandra Dufresne > Staff Attorney > Center for Children's Advocacy > > -- Lisa M. Vincent The Law Office of Lisa M. Vincent 421 West Pearl Road Torrington, CT 06790 (860)806-5270