Adoption Agencies: Can They Service African-Americans?.

Jones, Marty

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ERIC Number: EJ460654

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Publication Date: 1992

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Adoption Agencies: Can They Service African-Americans?

Jones, Marty

Crisis, v102 n8 p26-28 Nov-Dec 1992

Describes some of the experiences of African-American families adopting African-American children through African-American adoption agencies. Reviews the development of these agencies beginning in the 1960s; and discusses the unique role of adoption agencies in recruiting families, placing children, and serving the African-American community. (JB)

Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Agency Role, Black Community, Black Family, Black Organizations, Black Youth, Child Welfare, Church Programs, Delivery Systems, Government Role, Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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