y than domestically (Smith 1996). In fact, many agencies will not allow white parents to adopt U.S. born black or biracial black children.Ever since the NABSW made their claim in 1972 that it was completely unacceptable for black children to be adopted by white families, there has been a halt in the progression of transracial adoption acceptance. The NABSW reaffirmed its opposition in the 1980?s. However, the adoptive children in the United States are primarily black children. If they are not allowed to be adopted by white parents, than more and more black children will clog the child welfare agencies. Perhaps more black children are removed from their biological homes for reasons such as poverty, lack of housing, or lack of jobs. However, research and studies show that whites are just as poor as blacks are. This means that child welfare workers are targeting black families, and that whites live in more rural areas, where they are less likely to be singled out by a welfare agency. This blatant discrimination needs to stop.Solutions to this ghastly problem are occurring few and far between. The NABSW will continue their strong opposition to transracial adoption, regardless of what the studies show. As social workers, we must continue to become culturally competent. We must realize the worth and dignity of every ethnicity, national origin, race, and cultural heritage. This includes the fact that the NABSW must realize that white families can indeed provide a wonderful home for black children. The practitioner?s role would be to continually follow up the adoption, and broker services to help the white parents understand and expose themselves and their children to the child?s diverse and rich cultural heritage. Conclusions and SummaryReverse racism is a terrible way to raise our children. Black children should not be prevented from finding a stable and permanent home because the family that is the best fit for them is a white ...
