Why do so few African-American children get adopted?

Over several conversations and research it became clear just how disproportionate the numbers of unadopted black children are. Most adopting couples are white, which makes sense because of the overall racial distribution, but it gives the impression that black families are much less likely to adopt at all. read more

But then, in terms of actually being adopted, fewer black kids are adopted than you would expect, but more white kids. See table below: Then, things become unclear. From there, it is NOT straightforward to figure out WHY proportionately fewer black kids are adopted from foster care than white kids. read more

But then, in terms of actually being adopted, fewer black kids are adopted than you would expect, but more white kids. See table below: From there, it is NOT straightforward to figure out WHY proportionately fewer black kids are adopted from foster care than white kids. read more

Pact helps pre-adoptive parents yearning to adopt African American, Latino, Asian and multiracial children born anywhere in the United States. Pact actively recruits families of color, particularly African American parents, who are historically under-served in the world of adoption. read more