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Homes for Black Children, a Black adoption agency in Detroit, is being closed by the state of Michigan. We only have 6 days to keep them open.
HBC was the first Black adoption agency in the U.S. They were the first agency in the state of MI to adopt + foster Black kids.
HBC was the first Black adoption agency in the U.S. They were the first agency in the state of MI to adopt + foster Black kids.
Homes for Black Children was founded in 1969 and is the first Black Child placing agency in the country.
Following the 1967 riots, we were founded to reduce the large number of black children who were languishing in foster care.
#KeepHomesForBlackChildrenOpen
Following the 1967 riots, we were founded to reduce the large number of black children who were languishing in foster care.
#KeepHomesForBlackChildrenOpen
Within 3 years Homes for Black Children had significantly reduced the number of black children who were not provided adoption opportunities. HBC accomplished this via the creation of innovative community based, culturally competent practices.
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