In today’s episode, we dive deep into the heartbreaking contradictions of the U.S. adoption system. While thousands of children wait in foster care for a loving home, the process to adopt is riddled with barriers that make it harder to adopt a child than to have one. Pete shares his personal story of growing up in the foster system, as well as the shocking statistics of children aging out without a family. From arbitrary requirements to bureaucratic red tape, we explore why the system is broken and how we can do better to ensure every child has a chance at a loving home.

We discuss:

• The shocking numbers: 343,077 children in foster care, with 36,000 waiting to be adopted.

• The complicated adoption process: How small bureaucratic hurdles keep children from finding families.

• The heartbreaking truth: Siblings separated and kids aging out without support.

• What needs to change: Streamlining the adoption process and focusing on what truly matters—ensuring every child has a home.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about why adoption should be about love, not paperwork. Let’s demand change in the system that’s failing children every day.

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