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Missy Monkey -- if that is seriously how far you are behind the learning curve, I would suggest NOT fostering or adoptive transracially. Your children will need you to be advocates to them, sensitive to the nuances of prejudice and racism. You need to be aware, and have come to terms with your own privilege that comes with being white. Actually -that's my first suggestion ... start THERE. Google white privilege and start reading.
Its really sad that you have managed to reach adulthood and never thought these issues through before, but its never too late. Start NOW - even if you never foster or adopt a child of color.
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Jensboys - Mom of 4 Boys (2 adopted, 2 biological)  Reunited Sister
Fostering Miss Tiny and Miss Curious - Two Months and 13 months when placed May, 2009
Blogging about reunion with our 14 year old, Not reuniting with our 13 year old, transracial parenting, adoption and life as a minority family in a rural community. And oh yeah, now I have cancer.
'Oh, the audacity of authenticity. You’re going to confuse, piss-off and terrify lots of people – including yourself. You're going to pray it ends, then pray it never ends.' -- Brené Brown |