AAP was designed to address several issues. The first issue was the growing number of children placed in foster care systems. In California, the number of children in foster care increased due to the courts removal of children that were neglected or abused by their birth parents. Foster care children account for 97% of children placed in AAP. The second issue surrounds family stability. Experts believe that family stability is the most important factor in the emotional and psychological development of children. Adoption of foster children enhances emotional stability because the family unit provides an atmosphere of love and support. Third, is the increase in adoptions. By providing financial incentives to adopt, families have less financial
