WBIR: New adoption law cuts the waiting period in half for some children

A new adoption law that goes into effect in July speeds up the foster care process with the goal of breaking down barriers and helping families finalize adoptions...

Jeremy Harrell, president and CEO of The Adoption Project, adopted two children a few years ago through the private system...

There is other legislation that shortens the waiting time period at the discretion of the judge. The biggest need right now is foster parents, DCS said, and there's training and they help with resources.

Regardless if you adopt or foster the hope is the same.

"My wish for all kids is that they would have a safe loving permanent family with parents who love them," Harrell said. Read more from WBIR (with video) >>