It's all about money.

First... they must get kids INTO foster care. It's all about money.

From: http://omb.alaska.gov/results/view_details.php?p=71

From:

PUBLIC LAW 105-89 [H.R. 867]  

NOVEMBER 19, 1997  
ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT OF 1997

 [**2122]        TITLE II--INCENTIVES FOR PROVIDING PERMANENT FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN

 [*201]  Sec. 201. ADOPTION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS.