response: I don't know the reason, but I know the state-funded orphanages in the old Soviet countries are being replaced by direct payments to families and by foster care.
original_response: I imagine because it is a state funded program in countries abroad.
history: Hello, I just wanted to say first that I grew up in an orphanage and it was not fun.  Do you have any opinions on that?   My name is Kevin by the way. Good Morning. I do know orphanges have been closed mostly in Europe and North America. Really?  I wonder why.  Do you think its because of money issues or other issues?
knowledge: There remain a large number of state funded orphanages in the former Soviet Bloc but they are slowly being phased out in favour of direct support to vulnerable families and the development of foster care and adoption services where this is not possible.