Transracial adoption is a controversial area of research and
practice in child welfare. The authors, a sociologist and a social
worker, have contributed much to its understanding through a series
of studies that began in 1972 of white families that have adopted
nonwhite (mostly black) children. This book reports on the latest
phase of their research, which was based on interviews with most of
the families and adoptees in the original sample. The purpose of
the interviews was to explore the adoptees' racial identities and
self-esteem, and the long-term effects of transracial adoption on
the adoptees and their families. The authors present their findings
in a clear, vivid, and coherent manner; objectively examine the
issues raised by the study; and thoughtfully formulate implications
for policy and practice. The study supports their major conclusion
that where no appropriate permanent inracial placement can be found
for a non-white child . . . transracial adoption should be
seriously considered.' A timely, unique, and sophisticated work
that should be read widely by students, practitioners, and
policymakers in child welfare. "Choice"
Reporting on the third phase of a 14-year study of transracial
adoption, this volume focuses on the adoption of non-white children
by white families. It includes personal interviews with 96 mothers
and fathers and 218 children which help to answer questions about
the long-term effects of transracial adoption on the adoptees'
mental and emotional health and their racial identities. These
valuable empirical data are combined with discussions of the
practices of adoption agencies, recent court rulings, and
alternative forms of adoption.
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