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Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Winter Skincare

Long before I ever began blogging, I have wanted to talk about this subject. I remember the first time I noticed a white mother pushing a little black baby in a shopping cart, I wanted to run over to her and give her words of encouragement, and some hair care tips to boot. (Some of my fellow employees pointed and stared, and the baby’s hair was a mess). I am going to save those two subjects for later and start with something a bit closer to my heart… skincare. Adoption blogger Ed Paul, tells me that skincare is an issue … Continue reading →

African American Support of Transracial Adoption

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In 1972, the National Association of Black Social Workers took a very strong stand against transracial adoption. This factor hindered the adoption of African American children by families of other races. This position has moderated over the years due to several factors. The number of black children needing homes has grown significantly. Also, federal legislation like the Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994 has forced adoption agencies to be open to transracial placements of children. Today, the position of NABSW is that there should always be an attempt to place children in homes that match their ethnicity. My wife and I … Continue reading →

Transracial Adoption, The Humorous Side

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My wife and I have adopted five maternal brothers. Their ethnicity varies because they have different fathers. We are in our fifties and Caucasian. It can be amusing when all of us go out together to a public place. We enjoy watching people looking at us and trying to figure out our family dynamics. When I take one or more of our boys somewhere with me, I usually get a remark to the effect that I have beautiful grandchildren. I always tell the person that I am the children’s father. I then walk away, leaving them to wonder about us. … Continue reading →