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National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW)


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August 2006: 'Rhetoric around the issue has softened considerably since the National Association of Black Social Workers, in 1972, likened whites adopting black children to “cultural genocide.” The group removed the genocide reference from its policy statement in 1994, but it still recommends same-race placements.'

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/17/us/17adopt.html

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May 27, 2008 De-emphasis on Race in Adoption Is Criticized

QUOTE: The report, based on an examination of the law’s impact over a decade, said that minority children adopted into white households face special challenges and that white parents need preparation and training for what might lie ahead. But it found that social workers and state agencies fear litigation and stiff penalties under the law for even discussing race with adopting couples. As a result, families often do not get the counseling they need. It also found that states have ignored an aspect of the law that requires diligent recruitment of black parents.

 New York Times
Aug 17, 2006 Overcoming Adoption’s Racial Barriers

QUOTE: The Multiethnic Placement Act and its amendments prohibited federally financed agencies from denying adoption based on race....In practice, however, decisions about adoption placements are still influenced by racial considerations, many families say. Since 1994, white prospective parents have filed, and largely won, more than two dozen discrimination lawsuits...

 New York Times