Earthquake Orphans

According to BBC, only 12 of the 600 children orphaned in the Wenchuan earthquake in May have been officially adopted. According to officials, most of the rest of the children would be placed with relatives, while the rest will eventually be picked up by the social system either through adoptions to non-relatives or orphanages. Those left in orphanages will receive RMB600 (less than $100) monthly from the government.

Here's hoping all the children get settled soon.