Throughout the world, there are children who need homes and adults who long for a child. Far too often, obstacles created by distance, bureaucracy and money prevent the child from finding the home and love he or she should have. Worldwide, there are approximately 18,000,000 orphans who have lost both parents. These kids are living in orphanages (if they are lucky) or on the streets, surviving as best they can. Of those 18,000,000 lost children, in 2011, according to the U.S. State Department, American families adopted about 9,000.
In this country, there are almost 500,000 children who do not have permanent families and are in the foster care system. Well over 100,000 of these children could be adopted, but almost half will wait more than three years, in the foster care system, before finding permanent parents. The number of children under the age of three in institutional care is disgraceful. Nine different in-depth European studies concluded that very young children who do not have a parent or a primary caregiver are at risk for developing attachment disorder, neural atrophy in the developing brain or delays in attaining developmental milestones. The studies concluded that institutional care is never suitable for a child younger than three.
Prospective parents attempting to negotiate the adoption hurdles need help. The adoption process is time-consuming, frustrating and expensive. Rules purported to be for the protection of the child are far more successful in preventing children from finding loving homes. An expert who can assist would-be parents to bring their child home is performing a valuable service.
Michael R. Lackmeyer, Attorney at Law, specializes in helping children find homes. He is an adoption attorney in Killeen, Texas with over 30 years of experience. He understands what both birth mothers and adoptive parents are going through and uses all of his skill and expertise to arrive at a successful resolution. Mr. Lackmeyer received his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 1970. He is the founder and co-owner of Counsel for Adoption Resources Exchange (C.A.R.E.). This is a not-for-profit agency that has been licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. He has provided legal services for Adoption Agencies in Killeen and other locations in Texas. If you need help with your adoption, call this fine attorney for a free consultation. For more info visit us website
