In the U.S., black youngsters are disproportionÂately represented in the child welfare system and often adopted into white families.Adopting a child is a challenge for all families, but bringing home a child of a different race adds another layer of complexity
Transracially adopted children may exhibit more behavioral issues in the classroom, according to researchers. The white adoptive mother of several African-American children talks about how her eyes were opened to systemic racism present in her school system