Nearly all childen in orphanages are girls. Most are girls abandoned by parents who want boys because of the one-child policy. Some are left to be found in parks or train stations. 6,000 have been adopted by Americans. Last year, Americans adopted slightly over 11,000 children from overseas.
China is currently the most common country of origin.
Percent of foreign adoption by country, 1996. Many Americans give up on American adoption, even blacks in favor of foreign adoption. 40,000 US on track for adoption. American University sociologist Rita Simon says she has done the only long-term studies, finds that adoptees undergo adjustments, but learn to fit into both cultures. White 5X more likely than black at same age.