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1 16. �. _.. ' 1990 PROGRAM SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Provide a summary of the program that does not exceed 200 words. Briefly escribc the problem that was addressed,how it was addressed,the costs involved,and the results) :OTE: This section must follow the following format_ •200 words or less •75 characters or less per line straight text: no bolded,underlined or italicized text .submit the original(not photocopied)text National statistics indicate that Black children are less likely to achieve permanence through adoption than non-Black children. Througi-cut the United States, a disproportionate limber of children in the "special needs" category are Black. The Friends of Black Children Program developed as a response to a concern to people in North Carolina - a disproportionate rirrber of Black children, free and clear for adoption did not have permanent homes. On the local level, Orange County Friends of Black Children Proran mud,,et.s advocates on behalf of potential adoptive applicants and serve as an extension to the agency staff in public education efforts especially in removing myths about adoption. The devekpnerrt of the Orange County Friends of . Black Children Council increased adoption statistics for Blade fanil,ies and children tremendously. •PROBLEM/CONCERN (Describe the problem,need or concern in your county/department that prompted the Jevelopmcntof the program. Describe the objectives of the program) While there are rrr; 'e couples interested in the of healthy ba i than there babies needing parents, this is not true for Black children in� t.Airty, s or wel`sxm are o.ioer, hanaiceppeo or sibling groups. These are called "special needs" children. Many are available for adoption and have been waiting for famrdlies without truth hope. The purpose of the Friends of Black Children Program is to, reads out to Black fardlies who can and will be a resource to these children. The objectives of the program is to maximize the involveiEnt of the Black Community in decisions about Black Children by organizing two c armitity councils, one in Southern Orange County and one in Northern Orange; to explore new ways to recruit, and locate Black families; to review internal agency practices and procedures that may present barriers, and to alter those practices/procedures if barriers exist; and to provide intensive post-placarent services to families in Orange County who adopt spedal needs children to prevent disruptions and to facilitate bonding between children) and family(ies). _ r