Debunking Myths About Foster Kids

I'm thrilled to see that a new national ad campaign is being unveiled today to encourage blacks to adopt from the foster care system.

Lots of negative attitudes prevail about foster kids. I know. I didn't seriously consider adopting domestically because of my own preconceived notions.

Something needs to be done. The stats are staggering, according to a USA Today article:

While blacks account for 15% of U.S. children, they make up 32% of the 510,000 kids in foster care, according to a May 2008 report by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, a private research group. The report is based on 2006 data, the latest available. It shows that black children in foster care, especially older ones, are less likely than white ones to be adopted.

Let's hope the campaign works.