What factors are considered in selecting a family for a child?
The most important consideration is the family’s ability to meet the needs of the child. Other factors which may impact decision making include the child’s stated preferences (for example, the desire to have siblings; area of the state they wish to live in; etc.) and the family’s ability to facilitate special circumstances (for example, desire to stay in touch with certain relatives, such as grandparents or older siblings).
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