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Can a black woman adopt a white infant?

Updated: 8/21/2019
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Yes. There is no reason a black woman couldn't adopt a white infant as long as the woman fulfilled all of the requirements that are mandatory of all adoptive parents. It is discriminatory for a possible adoptive parent or parents to be judged by the color of their skin.

The Dept of Child Services will try to place children with family first, if possible, before they are put in foster care or put up for adoption. But, adoption of a child through DCS or an adoption agency should not depend on the color of their skin or nationality. There is an exception; if it is a private/personal adoption, the mother has the right to place her baby with whomever she feels is suitable.

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