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Published on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 15:30
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“All activities were relevant and although they didn’t make sense at first…they always had a surprise ending which left you speechless.”

- Training Participant


This program has been designed to cater to all levels of participant awareness – from pre-awareness (lack of knowledge, understanding or exposure) to cultural proficiency (high level of experience and understanding).

Participants will be guided through 3 complementary units that delve into the core issues of parenting transracially. Each unit masterfully weaves together a combination of lecture, group work, experiential exercises and visual aids.

Curriculum Overview

Unit 1: Challenges and issues in transracial foster care, adoption and family development

  • Exploring the unique experience of transracial parenting
  • Examining the skills and competencies necessary for successful transracial parenting
  • Learning to see the world through the eyes of your child

Unit 2: Race, Culture, Privilege – for you, your child and other members of the family

  • Understanding influences of our social circles, community and extended family
  • Exploring the impact of privilege, social location and identity for you and your child
  • Ways to achieve family synthesis

Unit 3: Tools, strategies and recommendations to help you navigate the unique journey of parenting transracially

  • Preparing to answer tough/personal questions about parenting transracially
  • Identifying your strengths and limitations to parent transracially
  • Developing the knowledge, skills and values you need in order to enhance your ability to parent transracially