Looking After Our Own: The Stories of Black and Asian Adopters

Looking After Our Own: The Stories of Black and Asian Adopters, edited by Massiah Hope, brings together the experiences of nine adoptive families and their children. The collection addresses the experiences of Black and Asian adopters and the particular questions that can arise when children from Black and mixed-heritage backgrounds need permanent family placements. It looks at adoption through the voices of families rather than treating the subject only as a matter of policy or procedure.

The book considers why Black and mixed-heritage children may wait longer than other children in the care system to find permanent homes. It also explores how prospective adopters experience the assessment process and the questions that may arise around identity, family background, culture and belonging. For many African, Asian and Caribbean communities, extended family and informal forms of care have long been familiar; the formal adoption process can nevertheless feel unfamiliar or intrusive. The collection aims to make that process more understandable and to help prospective parents think about choosing an agency that can meet their needs.

By focusing on personal accounts, the book gives readers a way to consider adoption from the perspective of the families involved. It may be of interest to prospective adopters, foster carers, social workers, adoption professionals and readers concerned with family support and child welfare. The stories encourage reflection on how children are supported in finding permanent homes, how cultural identity is respected and how agencies can engage with families from different backgrounds. This is a specialist but accessible collection for readers seeking a more grounded understanding of Black and Asian adoption experiences.

Product Details

Author / Editor: Massiah Hope (Editor)
Publisher: British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF)
Format: Paperback
Approx. Dimensions: 19.8 × 12.9 × 1.3 cm
Approx. Weight: 220 g
Language: English
ISBN: 9781903699706
Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days