There is something about a baby that brings a smile to the face of most anyone. Perhaps it is the newness and the soft skin that makes people feel protective towards them. But there are older children in the world who desperately need good homes too, where they can be nurtured and protected. They have been abandoned, orphaned or neglected and need some tender, loving care. Sadly, older child adoption is a real issue with agencies and state institutions because most people do not choose an older child when they are looking to adopt.