The Challenges Facing Black Children in Foster Care
See EMBRACE Lead and task force member, Sunshine Best on Areva Martin in Real Time, discuss the importance of finding Black and culturally competent mentors and adoptive families for Black children in foster care. watch the video
Adoption discrimination ‘holding back’ potential LGBTQ+ families in US
LGBTQ+ adults show high interest in fostering and adoption, yet face discrimination. A study reveals the challenges and barriers impacting their journey to parenthood.
Fear of Discrimination Deters LGBT Americans From Fostering
Nearly four in ten LGBT Americans consider fostering, deterred by potential discrimination. The study highlights the impact of biases on LGBT fostering and adoption intentions.
LGBTQ+ people want to foster or adopt kids, but fear of discrimination stops them
Explore the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the foster and adoption process, highlighting discrimination fears and the need for inclusive policies.
December 2023 Fireside Chat: Promoting Fairness and Equal Opportunities for Black Foster Youth in Our Communities
A group of experts and people with lived experience came together in December to discuss equity in the foster care system and how to support Black children from multiple angles. Visit the button below to see the whole conversation. See the whole conversation
