Transracial adoption (also known as: interracial, cross-cultural, or mixed race adoption) refers to the adoption of a child that is of a different race than that of the adoptive parents.

Some adoptive families may wish to adopt a child of the same racial background as themselves, while others choose to diversify their family by adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity such as african-american, hispanic, asian, or native american. Some birth parents may wish for their child to be adopted by a family of the same racial background while other birth parents do not care or choose diversity.

Transracial adoption is becoming increasingly common and socially accepted in America.

Adoption is a delicate and difficult opportunity to match two parties: the adoptive parents and the birth mother. The ultimate goal is to create a “forever family” while relieving a woman facing an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. Among many questions when pursuing adoption is,

“Can I adopt a child from another race, nationality, or culture?” and/or “Can someone of another race, nationality, or culture adopt my baby?”

And the answer is YES! A transracial adoption is defined as a child of one race being adopted by a parent of another race. In practical terms, it could be a white family adopting a black child or a Latino family adopting a Native American child or an African-American single mom (or dad) adopting a white child.

Adoption Choices of Arizona supports transracial adoption and works with waiting families, children, and expectant mothers of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
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