Adoption isn't something that's culturally accepted in Latino communities. Typically, if a woman is unable to care for her child, the extended family will step in and help. But an increasing number of immigrants find themselves without that extended family, and they're beginning to seek alternatives.

"Susy Tibbitts-Hernandedz, the maternity case manager at PeaceHealth Medical Group's prenatal clinic in Eugene, said it's important for Latinas to know about [adoption] and refers those who are interested to Open Adoption & Family Service."

The adoption agency reports that the number of Latino adoptions has increased from just two in 2000 to seven last year. Read more at OregonLive.com.

Posted By: Lori S