are denied placement in loving homes.
             The fact that the controversy over transracial adoption is the topic of such intense discussion is, in and of itself, intriguing. The number of children in this country who have even been adopted transracially is extremely small. If we consider the critical issues confronting numbers of black children in America today such as poverty, substandard housing, limited educational opportunities, and limited access to health services, one must ask the question, does race really matter? And according to the National Association of Black Social Workers it does. There is a genuine concern amongst the NABSW pertaining to the number of African-American children who are being placed with white families. They believe that psychological maladjustment, poor racial identity, and the ability to cope with racism and discrimination are outcomes of transracial adoption placements.
             Transracial adoption has been debated, with blacks and whites on each side of the fence. However, there is a belief that the importance of finding a loving home for a child should precede consideration of the race of the children and parents involved. Many say transracial adoptions can bridge America's racial divide, yet there are others who believe that "cultural" issues are at stake and that white parents do not possess the " first-hand experience" of being black t
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