The AAP program has many successes and difficulties. The successes of the AAP program are as follows: First, AAP was instrumental in placing hard-to-place children in adopted families and of similar ethnic backgrounds. The ethnic disparity of families in the program were 50% whites and non-whites, reflective of the makeup of children in the program. Second, DDS financial success. Administrative costs were lower in AAP than foster care programs. The state also saved $60 per child placed with adoptive families. Third, adoption meant less court appearances for social workers and fewer involvement in the court processes. Fourth, AAP increased the income of lower incomed families who were more represented in adoptive family statistics. Fifth, children
