Transracial AdoptionThe topic of child welfare is quite broad. Numerous programs and policies have been put in place to protect children. One of these policies is that of Adoption. Adoption was adopted to provide alternative care to children who cannot live with their biological families for various reasons. One of the most controversial issues surrounding adoption is that of transracial adoption. Transracial adoption is the union of racially diverse parents and children (Silverman, 1993). History Adoption is as old as time itself, even if it wasn't formally called that. It is spoken of in ancient Greek texts and in the Bible itself. However, it was not until 1850 that adoption was legally sanctioned. At this point, adoption was usually a matter of financial circumstances. Children were given to farmers to help them cultivate the land during industrialization, because some families were unable to financially care for children in their new life in the city. As the need for adoption laws increased, Massachusetts established the first formal statute. These statutes, however, did little to protect the child. Finally, in 1917, Minnesota required the state child welfare agency to investigate these cases and make recommendations to the court. adoption. Today it is considered controversial when a couple of one race wants to adopt a child of another race. Transracial adoption is an issue that must be addressed and addressed so that all children in need of a permanent home can get the best family possible. Policy initiatives Although...... at the heart of the paper ...... skills as professionals to provide the best possible assistance to our customers. It's time to start doing this for our racial minority children. Bibliography: References Hollingsworth, Leslie Doty (2000) Issues From The Field-Sociodemographic Influences in the Prediction of Attitudes Toward Transracial Adoption. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services. 81, no. 1, 92 (10 pages) NASW (2000) Social Work Speaks 5th edition. Washington DC NASW PressNASW (2001) Code of Ethics. Cultural skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on April 9, 2002 at http://www.socialworkers.orgSilverman, A. R. (1993). Results of transracial adoption. The Future of Children, 3(1), 104-118Smith, J.F. (1996). Ethical conflict analysis in the transracial adoption debate: Three conflicts involving the community. Hypatia, 11, n. 2, 1