Some agencies and experts in the field believe that it is important for a child to be raised by parents who are the same race as the child. Contact the National Adoption Clearinghouse if you have difficulty locating an agency that will do interracial adoptions. Ask for the names of some agencies in your area that can help you. Explain to the agency that you would like to adopt a child of another race or nationality. Know that you will probably be asked to undergo some counseling to be sure that you will be able to cope with the challenges of an interracial adoption.
Many people react strangely to the idea of interracial adoptions.
Be prepared to discuss the issue of race or nationality with your child when he or she is older. It is an issue you must confront. Your child's cultural heritage will always be with him or her and is something that should be celebrated, not ignored or covered up. Adopt an interracial child if you are certain that the race difference will not make you uncomfortable or embarrassed. Many experts feel this type of adoption is the best for all involved.