Transracial adoption

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How one man went from being a “street kid” in Uganda, to adopting a white child in the US.

How to raise a proud emotionally health black child who can thrive in our world. Advice for transracial adoptive parents. Interracial adoption advice.

It's a lot harder to get older and no longer be seen as a member of my own family unless I have a neon sign above my head telling the public we're related.

When it comes to how and why people want to become parents, everyone has different motivations and ideas — including those who are looking to adopt a child. While some would prefer to adopt a child that bears some physical resemblance to them, others simply want to become parents, and a child’s race or ethnicity […] The post What You Need To Know About Transracial Adoption appeared first on Scary Mommy.

Two experts in the field of transracial adoption — who were both adopted by white families themselves — explain how to best prepare to welcome a child of another race into your family and to have the important conversations. Learning about and embracing another culture is just the beginning.

Heather Avis shares her family's positive and real experiences with adopting two children with Down syndrome and one transracial adoptee.

Help children of a different race who joined your family through transracial adoptions or foster care feel more secure and safe in your home.