104th Congress, First Session, Vote No. No. 2280 to the committee substitute amendment. As reported with a committee substitute amendment, H.R. 4, the Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 1995, will overhaul six of the Nation's ten largest welfare programs. Additionally, adoption expenses that were paid by one's employer would not be included in one's gross income. There are now close to 500,000 children in the foster care system, but only 50,000 are placed for adoption each year.
Adoption is a positive event that benefits everyone involved.
Obviously a loving, caring family for a parentless child is the primary benefit of adoption. Studies have found that adopted children have strong self identities, are psychologically well adjusted, and are high achievers in life. The parents also benefit. The blessing of having a child to love and care for is beyond measure. Finally, society as a whole benefits.