Author: Helen Davidson and Amy Hawkins

The heart-wrenching journey of Lauren and Harrison Smith in China took a tragic turn when the country announced the end of international adoptions after 35 years. The couple, who had been trying to adopt a boy named Benaiah, were devastated by the news. The decision left many families in limbo, including Anne and John Contant, who were matched with a young girl named Corinne, and now face an uncertain future. The ban also raises concerns about the fate of children with special needs who relied on international adoption for a chance at a real family. Yanzhong Huang, a senior fellow,…