workshop

The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice

This is multi-day workshop designed for adoption agencies (staff and families), child-welfare organizations and conferences. This workshop is offered both virtually or in person.

session type:
in-person
duration:
3 days

Transracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family, but it is often the child who bears the brunt of navigating the complexity of the experience. It is critical that caregivers and parents understand the history of why children of color are over-represented in child-welfare in order to avoid perpetuating racism and to instead embrace an anti-racist outlook to support the health and wellbeing of transracial adoptees and/or transracial foster youth. This workshop will provide a window into the nuanced first-hand narratives of adoptees through videos, anonymized case studies and Angela’s personal stories. This interactive workshop will leave you thinking about the role transracial adoption plays in our quest for racial justice in America.

Workshop Structure
day 1
day 1
day 1
lecture | 2 hours
lecture | 2 hours

History of race in child-welfare within the United States (Laws & Definitions), American Racial Norms & Implicit Biases, Transracial adoptee identity.

day 2
day 2
day 2
open discussions | 2 hours
open discussions | 2 hours

Role-play interrupting adoption-related microaggressions in small groups. Angela provides structure and strategies.

day 3
day 3
day 3
adoptee panel | 90 minutes
adoptee panel | 90 minutes

Facilitated Discussion between Angela and a transracial adoptee panel. Question & answer session offered. All panelists are paid for their time and expertise.

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Learning
Objectives
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
  • Explain the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act.

  • Understand adoptee-centric terminology.

  • Recognize American racial norms.

  • Discuss the NABSW 1972 Transracial Adoption Position Statement.

  • Identify microaggression themes in transracial adoptive families.

  • Differentiate between intent and impact of microaggressions.

  • Develop strategies to address microaggressions.

  • Increase awareness of racism, biases, and colorism.

This event was masterfully designed. Angela did an incredible job breaking down complex topics and facilitating honest discussion about racial and adoption-specific microaggressions. Angela skillfully redirected our thoughts and conversations to center the adoptee perspective.

This event was masterfully designed. Angela did an incredible job breaking down complex topics and facilitating honest discussion about racial and adoption-specific microaggressions. Angela skillfully redirected our thoughts and conversations to center the adoptee perspective.

- Megan Pleshek, LMSW

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Subscribe to The Adopted Life

BY ANGELA TUCKER

OVER 5,000 SUBSCRIBERS

There is something temptingly tidy about the idea of adoption: a family with extra love and resources meets a child in need of both. The Adopted Life goes beyond the sparkly fairy tale of adoption.

© 2024 angela tucker

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