When Sally adopted Arata and Lawei, she built a network of support including her mother, peers and friends from the Caribbean community as well as members of the Church who are still a part of their lives today. Find out more:
With data showing that Black children make up 7% of all looked after children, it’s important for their wellbeing and identity as they develop that they’re raised in a family that understand their heritage and cultural needs, which is why we’re encouraging more Black people and families to consider adopting. Many Black children and those from a mixed Black Caribbean or Black African heritage often wait longer to find a new family due to a shortage of adopters available.
It is widely known in Black communities that informal adoption is part and parcel of the fabric of our communities; we raise and nurture children that are not our biological children as if they were. However, there are a number of barriers and misconceptions that deter people from taking the next steps.
This includes concerns around people feeling that their housing is not adequate, finances are not in a good enough position or worries about their age. At a time when national statistics reveal that black and mixed heritage children wait the longest for an adoptive family, we want to raise awareness that the key attributes for adopting a child is providing a loving, safe, stable home and that factors such as occupation, salary and the size of someone’s home, are not important.If you’re a prospective Black adopter looking to adopt a child in need of a permanent home, please use our agency finder tool below to begin your journey.
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