[singlemommy]

I'm a single, white woman waiting to adopt two children from foster care. I don't have any children placed with me yet, but am at the point of waiting for the phone call. I said that I was open to any race. Through training, licensing, etc have had many conversations about adopting children of color. I know that I will have to spend a lot of time learning about a new culture, making sure the children are part of their culture and so on.

I'm assuming that I don't need to go into details about the questions around "should I let a child stay in foster care or be placed with a family of a different race" as people here already know where I'm coming from. (I'm open to ANY questions though).

I just attended a 3 day workshop on Undoing Racism and my thoughts have shifted again. Mostly because I really saw how important it is for children to experience their culture.

Sorry, I'm finally at my question. Do I, as a white woman, adopt children of color? I was so sure I could make it work, but now I'm having doubts that I'll be able to give the children the life they deserve.

I also think about "what if they're with a white family now and never get adopted by someone of their own race". I'm open to any questions or comments but please be respectful. I know this can be a sensitive topic.

(This has probably been posted somewhere but I couldn't find anything)