This is such an important theme to emphasize, especially among those focused exclusively on the redemptive aspects of adoption.  The wisdom Kim expresses is the reason so many excellent Christian organizations pour such vast resources into things like community development, water projects, family medical care, and an array of other initiatives that help preserve the lives of parents and keep struggling families together.   This is all vital (and, full disclosure, I also serve on the board of a microfinance organizations that advances this vision, too.)  Even so, it may not be best to conclude that "the first half of the story is where our focus should be."   Christians are called to both:  preserving families AND caring for orphans.  And despite our best efforts on the "first half," there will still always be orphans.  While we must continue to pour investment and effort into "the first half," we also have a clear mandate to be the first to stand up for the world's orphans as well--whether helping them find a home with local families or via inter-country adoption or other means of care.