Considering Transracial Adoption as a Birth Mother in Oklahoma

When creating an adoption plan, regardless of whether you’re a birth mother or an adoptive parent, you need to look into and consider the different types of adoption available. The standard types of adoption are open, semi-open, and closed; but, there’s more to consider when formulating your adoption plan.

Do you have a specific image in mind when you think of your ideal match? What do you desire in an adoptive family/adoptive child? Are you considering transracial adoption?

What is Transracial Adoption?

Transracial adoption, also known as interracial adoption, is when a couple or an individual adopts a child who is of a different race. Transracial adoption has become popular in recent years because, when adoptive parents are open to adopting regardless of race, more options become available.

Adoptive parents who are interested in transracial adoption will have to decide between domestic adoption and international adoption. Domestic adoption is when you adopt a child from your own country, and international adoption is when you adopt a child from a different country. Adoption Choices of Oklahoma only offers domestic adoption.

Why Pick Transracial Adoption as a Birth Mother?

Birth mothers have the final say in who their child grows up with, so they’ll have to decide if they want their child to grow up with adoptive parents of a different race. A woman or girl may pick transracial adoption for a multitude of reasons.

A birth mother who grew up in a multicultural family, for example, may want her child to have a similar experience. Transracial adoption creates multicultural families. It diversifies families by integrating multiple people and multiple cultures into one household.

Transracial adoption can introduce your child to diversity at a young age. If a birth mother wants her child to love and understand people who are different – if she wants her child to be surrounded by those who are different – she may consider transracial adoption.

Some birth mothers may not consider race when selecting the adoptive parents. Some may pick the adoptive parents based solely on their values and interests.

Things to Ask When Considering Transracial Adoption

If you’re a birth mother considering transracial adoption, you may have some questions and concerns. You may be wondering how the adoptive parents plan to raise your child and how they plan to address potential discrimination in the future. You may also be wondering how the adoptive parents’ family will react to transracial adoption.

Fortunately, you’ll get to meet the adoptive parents and address these concerns. You’ll be able to ask the adoptive parents these important questions before the adoption is finalized. Depending on their responses, you may feel more confident committing to transracial adoption.

Transracial Adoption at Adoption Choices of Oklahoma

If you have any additional questions about transracial adoption, don’t hesitate to contact us.

At Adoption Choices of Oklahoma, we know that there’s a lot to consider when making an adoption plan. We’re committed to making your adoption journey as positive and fulfilling as possible. We’re here to answer your questions and help you find the right match, and if you think transracial adoption is the best match for you, you have our support.

Adoption Choices of Oklahoma is a private adoption agency, licensed by the state of Oklahoma and leader in the adoption community. We have been assisting birth parents, children, and adoptive families in Oklahoma for over 19 years. Our staff members are committed to providing an ethical, empowering, and personalized adoption experience to all involved in the adoption process.  If you are currently in the process of adopting a baby and have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
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Meet the Author: Heather Valenzano is an up-and-coming content creator with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a minor in English. After graduating from Iona College in 2019, she got an internship – and then a part-time job – writing blogs and managing social media accounts for Hip New Jersey, a lifestyle website owned by Long Shot Productions. She has also produced website and social media content for CommonPage, an external collaboration platform.

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