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lakotapeopleslawproject:

A double standard exists- where “Indian parents are expected to leap enormous hurdles to keep their kids—with no second chances and no benefit of the doubt. Many of us Native people have lived tough lives, and as far as the system is concerned, anything we’ve been involved with follows us forever. We are not allowed to grow and change.” -#Native child advocate Frank LaMere. Read:http://lakota.cc/KKKtRA

Remember: Indigenous adoptees and foster children of color are MORE likely to be abused by our “rescuers” than our birth parents. Now take into account the staggering numbers of indigenous children in foster care…