Greg Wise and Emma Thompson Share Their Adoption Story

Greg Wise and Emma Thompson Opened Up About Adopting A Former Child Soldier

Tindyebwa Agaba was adopted 15 years ago by parents who met on the set of Sense and Sensibility 10 years earlier.

Two Brothers Adopted by Two Dads on D.C.'s Adoption Day

Two brothers, from a large family, were fortunate enough to be adopted together on Washington D.C.'s Adoption Day. 30 other children found their homes, including one of their older sisters, who was adopted by a different family.  Read more about the story here.

JENÉE DESMOND-HARRIS ON WHITES ADOPTING BLACK CHILDREN

In 2014, The Root featured this article. It is an interview with Stacey Patton, a black adoptee and adoption advocate, adopted by black parents. She shares her stance on whites adopting black children.

Support the Donaldson Adoption Institute on Giving Tuesday

The Donaldson Adoption Institute in New York City helps everyone touched by adoption. As an adult adoptee, I am very interested in the work that they are doing to support adoptees throughout their lifetime.

The Institute began with a one time grant. Therefore, gifts are precious and appreciated.

Please support all of those in the adoption triad who seek richer and healthier lives of opportunity.

Please give today!

Sincerely,
M. Samuel

Adopting Children of Another Race - The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 15, 1993

Adopting Children of Another Race

White Parents Black Children - A Book Review

http://www.adoptinfo.net/BookReview33.html

Federal Multiethnic Placement Act and Interethnic Adoption Provisions

This paper by Mendez and Vandervort posted by the University of Michigan's School of Social Work, explains in detail the Federal Multiethnic Placement Act and common questions.http://www.ssw.umich.edu/public/currentprojects/tpcws/articles/legal_MEPA.pdf

Living Arrangements of Children 2004

Living Arrangements of Children 2004 (Latest Year From Census Bureau)

In 2004, 80% of adoptive children lived with 2 parents, while 20% lived with one parent.  In addition, the number of adoptive children increased from 1.1 million to 1.4 million between 1991 and 2004.

54% of black adopted children lived with 1 adoptive parent in 2004.

This report is loaded with information.  Please read it.  It's a portable document (pdf).

Medical Issues in Adoption

Find out what you should know before you adopt.

Looking Back: Behavior: White Parents, Black Children: Transracial Adoption.. TIME (Aug. 16,1971)

Oprah Introduces Her Half Sister She Just Met Who Her Mother Secretly Gave Away For Adoption

As an adopted child, I was almost moved to tears watching Oprah introduce her half sister she didn't know she had to the world. Read the link to the story (NPR).

Adopting Close to Home: National Adoption Month New York City Bar Event, Nov. 8, 2010, 6pm - 8pm

Children need families in New York. At this event you'll learn about the adoption process and more importantly, about children who are waiting to be adopted.

There is no charge to register for this program.

25 African American Adoption Agencies

This site lists African American adoption agencies. For the most part, the locations are in the Midwest or on the East or West coast.

White Couple Told They Could Not Adopt Asian or Black Child

Officials in West London told parents there was a cap on white couples adopting Asian and black children. The blog title leads to the full article.

Intercountry Adoption - From the US State Department

Sponsor A Child in South Africa

African Adoption Alliance

Adoption Information and Resource Materials

From the Gladney Organization

CNN YouTube Debates - Ask A Question

I encourage you to ask a question about adoption.

The Meaning of Relationship - Duke University News

From Duke News

Biological Mother Watches Her Daughter Grow - On MySpace!

From NPR