EXTERNAL Strengthening Your Family: Understanding and Supporting Transracial Adoptees & Fosterees

Presented by Center for Adoption Support and Education

Are you a transracial adoptive parent? This webinar will dive into Isaac Etter’s transracial adoption experience, exploring thoughts and beliefs, identity development for adoptees, and Isaac’s practical guide to transracial adoption. The audience will hear Isaac’s story of growing up as a Black boy in a white family, gaining a deeper understanding of how thoughts and beliefs shape actions—how to reflect on them, address them, and support their child’s  identity development. Additionally, participants will learn age-appropriate conversations and actions to take at every stage.

Presenter: Isaac Etter

Isaac Etter is an adoptee and social entrepreneur. Isaac was transracially adopted at the age of two. He founded Identity, a startup focused on helping adoptive and foster families thrive. At Identity, Isaac is working on re-imaging post-placement support for adoptive and foster families. Isaac uses his story and deep passion for adoption and foster care education to bring relevant, quality, and a variety of resources for adoptive and foster parents. Isaac has used his story of being adopted to curate deep conversations about race, identity, and adoption. With his unique insight, Isaac has been able to curate impactful discussions about adoptions’ impact on children and how parents can help their children navigate identity development. Isaac specializes in helping child welfare professionals and parents understand the unique challenges and joys involved with transracial adoption/fostering.

Training Fee: $15

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