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Adoption Crisis Looms: IVF Rise Widens Child-Adopter Gap
17 Oct
Summary
- Adoption gap forecast to widen significantly by 2030.
- Rise in IVF treatments linked to decreased adoption rates.
- Experts predict the largest shortfall in decades due to these trends.
The number of children in need of adoption is increasingly outpacing the number of prospective parents. Experts predict this gap will reach an unprecedented level by the year 2030.
This growing shortfall is largely driven by the rise in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. As more couples successfully conceive through IVF, fewer are turning to adoption. This trend is creating the most substantial adoption deficit seen in decades, posing significant challenges for children awaiting permanent homes.