Comments on: JUSTINE SIMMONS TALKS ABOUT ADOPTION

By: Adoption Worker

Adoption Worker — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:26:24 +0000

As an adoption/foster care caseworker I love that African Americans are talking about adoption. Our kids are in care in some states up to 50percent more then any other ethnicity. The problem is that everyone wants a baby. I have children on my caseload that are PERFECT but I can’t find them families because they over 6 years old. Adoption is FREE (or the cost of you medical, drug screen, and background check) in most states if you are willing to work with a public agency (state or non-profit) and take an older child. Babies cost money because people will wait 1-12 years for them. Most of the time our people don’t have that kind of money, so white people take a cheaper ($10, 000.00) African American child rather then a more expensive ($40,000.00) Caucasian child. PLEASE if you are interested in adoption/foster care talk to your local agencies and be open to an older child.

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Justine Simmons Talks Adoption | Famecrawler — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:06:50 +0000

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By: bfears

bfears — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:04:38 +0000

when i get older i want to adopt as well. i think its a wonderful thing.

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By: KEEYSHA.J

KEEYSHA.J — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:15:20 +0000

THATS NICE IM GLAD MILEY IS IN THEIR LIVES.

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By: dallas

dallas — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:34:58 +0000

Wow, I’m happy for them. I’ve always been interested in adopting. I hope later in life I’ll be financially able to do so.

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By: Shelley

Shelley — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:38:51 +0000

It’s nice to see black families adopting black children although for me it really doesn’t matter who adopts them black white or yellow families, either way these kids get a chance in life & I am always in favor of that.

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By: mea

mea — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:57:12 +0000

I think being educated regarded adoption is very important. Understanding that you are adopting a human life and that it has to be taken seriously. The cost can be extremely high. And, I pray one day that their is no cost put on a childs life and that they can be placed for free – to a loving home. It is true that the cost does prevent parents from adopting. So, hopefully, one day adoption will be made easier for parents that do pass the qualifications to be great, loving parents.

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By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:08:42 +0000

I think it’s wonderful that the Simmons family has put the spotlight on adoption for African American families, but they never mention the cost of private adoption (meaning not through foster care). The cost to adopt a newborn African American baby is $20,000 – $30,000 and the cost to adopt a Caucasian baby is as high as $40,000 (my husband and I have personally experienced working with private adoption agencies). I believe the reason why a lot of African Americans do not adopt using private agencies is because of the cost…but the media never tells you that….

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By: BrwnSantiLove

BrwnSantiLove — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:45:19 +0000

Thats nice. Where’s new pix of her? =(

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By: Leo

Leo — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:44:33 +0000

I saw a similar program as well. It really makes you wonder at all those overseas adoptions, especially when people say it’s much harder for a black American child to find a home in general. Why can’t they be adopted in the land of their birth? I’m glad they’re finding families regardless, but it looks like one of those complex issues with no straight answers.

In any case, I’m glad that they opened their heart to adopting a child after such a devastating loss.

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