Achieving Same-Race Adoptive Placements for African American Children: Culturally Sensitive Practice Approaches.

McRoy, Ruth G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ538120

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Publication Date: 1997

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Achieving Same-Race Adoptive Placements for African American Children: Culturally Sensitive Practice Approaches.

McRoy, Ruth G.; And Others

Child Welfare, v76 n1 p85-104 Jan-Feb 1997

Claims that although agencies specializing in adoption of minority children have been successful in achieving same-race adoptive placements for African American children, funding and support for some of these initiatives have been withheld. Describes successful placement practices used by a private agency in California and a public agency in Texas. Elaborates suggestions for culturally competent practice. (MOK)

Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Black Family, Blacks, Child Welfare, Children, Cultural Awareness, Disadvantaged Youth, Family Role, Government Role, Legislation, Minority Group Children, Placement, Policy Analysis, Program Effectiveness, Race, Transracial Adoption

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

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California; Texas

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