What are the chances of a mixed baby being adopted?

Isabela

Well then that means its tan.
The baby will look normal its o.k.
You will get a lot of people wanting to adopt the baby.
I think a good name for a ( tan ) baby like that would be Jesslin.

Any Qs? Just e-mail me. Im always here.

FlyingMonkeySwatter

You will be matched right away if you are looking for a pre-birth match. Most on YA are against pre-birth matching but from what I can tell most mothers who are looking for adoptive parents DO look for a good match before giving birth.

Good luck....

The First Dragon

These days, your baby would have about 150% of getting adopted by a loving married couple even if it is mixed race and handicapped too!
There are long waiting lines of couples wanting to adopt babies. With the abortion rate the way it is, there's quite a shortage of babies for adoption. Race is just not important to most of these people.
It is simply not true that there is any lack of adoptive parents for any baby.

Pip

Think carefully, research and please don't choose for a pre-birth match - sorry don't agree with pre birth matching. I don't think it will be an issue that your baby is biracialas attitudes are different these days.

Cheryl A

Unfortunately, upper middle class white couples do the most adopting. That being said, however, I think a bi-racial baby would have a very good chance at being adopted. Do everything possible to find an adoptive family prior to giving birth. Keep in mind, however, that almost all babies being adopted tend to spend a week or two with specially licensed pre-adoption foster families during the legal process. Check with various adoption agencies and placement services to ensure that both you and your baby are legally protected.

[Anna]

i think anybody would adopt your baby
i read your other question a few minutes ago, i think your doing the right thing by possibly putting it up for adoption since it seems like the father wants nothing to do with the baby.

good luck

aprillovestoys

There is a great chance of your baby being adopted!! My husband and I are adopting a biracial baby next month! There is a great agency called the Edna Gladney home that has a special program for the adoption of biracial children. God Bless you for making the rifght choice not to abort your baby!

Shannon B

My husband and I are in the process of trying to adopt. We've been looking into foster care and have our first orientation this month. Going into it...we are 100% completely open to all races/genders. All we want is a child...race is NOT an issue to us.

We have a 3 year old biological daughter and came to the conclusion we would like to add to our family but give a child who is already here a loving home.

I don't know whether it's just my thought process because I am open to it...but I don't think you will have any trouble adopting your child because he/she is biracial.

I wish you the best of luck and I can honestly say at this point in time I would gladly adopt your child...so I cannot imagine you would have much difficulty.

Shelby

Didn't the US of A just elect a mixed race president? Why is a mixed race baby an issue nowadays.

I couldn't think of a more beautiful baby. In fact, Im sure your baby will be so beautiful that you will want to keep it.

And you know what whoever has an issue with skin colour does not deserve any child (because that means they are racist idiots).

I Love Richard KHC

Any baby would have a high chance of being adopted, when you can't have children you take what you can get and most people would be glad to have that child.

sundragonjess

Most people would like to adopt a white baby, but a lot of people would also like to adopt a mixed race baby. I know a few off hand that would like to adopt a mixed race baby. I doubt the baby will end up in foster care because there are tons of people that want to adopt and not enough babies for them.

Lori J

I think your baby will easily be adopted, I have been trying to adopt for 2 years and have been on waiting lists and still not gotten a baby.

When i looked into adoption they ask you all about what children you would care for. Ie race religon etc they always try and make sure that any child will fit in with their adoptive parents. I am sure that if you decide that you want to do that your child will be very much loved and wanted

layla W

There is an high chance because there are alot of black and white couples together that cant consieve and they would most likely want a bab that look like them.

chickadee

I'm an adoptive mom living in Texas. We adopted a baby 2 years ago who is Mexican/African American. We are now in the process of trying to adopt again through an agency. I think it definitely depends on the state you live in. The reality of the situation in Texas is that 30% of babies put up for adoption are biracial or black. Only 10% of couples looking to adopt in Texas are willing to adopt a baby that is biracial or black. This is sad but true. If you go to an agency, they will most definitely have at least 3-4 waiting couples who are open to any race. You won't have any trouble finding someone who would like to adopt your baby. You just won't have as many people waiting in line like they do for a white baby. I happen to think that the people who adopt biracial or African American children are the creme' de la creme' of adoptive parents. We don't care about race, we just care about loving a child and giving them a loving home. Race doesn't matter!

My husband and I are ONLY looking for a biracial or African American baby. We want our children to be able to relate to each other on an ethnic level. We hope it will help them get through some of the issues they are going to face being in a transracial family. Don't worry. There will be someone out there for your baby. God Bless!

BLW_KAM

Ten years ago we adopted a bi-racial baby with drug exposure issues. Today she's a feisty, healthy fourth-grader with attitude.

The chances of your baby being adopted are 100%.

Shelly P. Tofu, E.M.T.

any newborn, if healthy, will have no problem finding a couple to adopt it, no matter the race. You have no idea how long the lines are. It would be adopted as soon as you put it up for adoption.

But don't make this decision lightly.. it is one you and your child are both likely to regret.. Please look into teh MULTITUDE of programs out there to help you parent yoru child.

Read Frekle Face and Laura's answers again. I totally agree. Adoption MAY be right for you, and I understand WHY you would want to find a family ahead of time, BUT be very careful that you don't put yourself in a situation you can't get out of. Many agencies use coercive tactics to keep you from "changing your mind." Just be careful.. know your rights... until that baby is born and you hold him and THEN decide to give him to other parents.. YOU CAN change your mind.. it is your RIGHT. It is YOUR pregnancy.. YOUR baby.. until you voluntarily sign the papers post-birth.. Don't let anyone interfere with that..

so so

no I wouldn't think so, a newborn is always the first to go. There are many eager couples waiting to adopt. it is a hard decision and congrats on trying to make the right one

Lori A

Not the top of the heap for adoption but not unadoptable. I do not believe in pre birth matching so I will also suggest having your baby first. You do not need the guilt that will be shoveled upon you if you change your mind.

I also think it is better to try to parent and then admit defeat instead of saying I don't think I can and down the road, looking back, realize that you could have parented. Either way it is going to be hard on you.

I know you didn't ask for my opinion on this but for your baby's sake and yours please think about it. Parenting for a few months isn't going to hurt your child's chances of being adopted. Their going to miss you regardless.

I could be wrong, but don't most babies end up in foster care anyway, for at least a few weeks, if you use an agency? That might not be the case now a days, my daughters adoption was a long time ago.

Lisa

The fact that its a baby would give it a high chance of being adopted. I don't think race matters so much these days.

Leslie

i am not sure . my mother in law got a newborn baby in foster parenting and had him 2 years and they adopted him . color has no effect on them . guess it just depends

Dalton & Kaiah's Mommy

You do not need to worry, people that want to adopt do not care if the baby is of mixed race. Most just want a healthy baby. There are even mixed couples that prefer that the baby is mixed. Good luck and I am so happy you are choosing life for your unborn baby!!

john n

I don't think that the baby's skin color is much of a factor when it comes to adoption. Adoptive parents just want to provide the best they can to the child.
I'm mixed and was adopted into a white family at three months of age.

Freckle Face

Blunt straightforward truth?

Yes, there will be less people willing to adopt a biracial baby.

I would suggest you give birth and hold your baby before making any plans to adopt. Things might change for you, once you see and hold your child. You do not need the added pressure from an adoption agency and a couple. Keep this a peaceful event.

After you have held and loved your baby, if you still feel adoption is right for you, then make your plan.

best wishes.

K&C

YES!!!! Your baby will be adopted by a couple who will love them. Ann if you think race will be an issue you can pick a mixed racial couple. Look at how many people go overseas these days to adopt a baby that is of another race. A health new born has many people waiting to adopt. Now some people chose not to adopt interracial so you wont have maybe as many people to choose from, HOWEVER you will still have your pick from many waiting couples.

adoption.com can help
so can adoptUSkids.org Good luck to you and all the joy you are about to bring.

nightpandaland

Hello, My husband and I are looking for a mixed or african american baby to adopt. We live in Seattle Wa in a multicultural neighborhood. We both are white and I am a student and my husband is a teacher for special education. If you are interested and would like to know more about us please feel free to email at nightpandaland@yahoo.com... we are a very open and honest couple so ask anything. Have a great day

Andrae

We are a couple looking to adopt a baby my wife is white and I am black we both have good jobs and feel we could provide a good home so if you are interested email me.

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