To tap into the full potential of adopted and fostered children of color, educators must not only confront their racial biases, they must become adoption-literate and trauma-informed. Academic ability and learning differences are often misinterpreted by both parents and educators. This conversation … [Read more...]

This webinar is for white adoptive parents ready to interrogate their own racism, talk about race with their children, and do something about racism now. No matter what your child’s race, learn how to talk with them about all “-isms,” including anti-Black, Brown and Asian racism and our country’s … [Read more...]

It’s critically important that you become comfortable talking about all the complexities of adoption with adopted children—the sorrows as well as the joys. Learn developmentally-appropriate strategies for talking with children about adoption, first families, and loss. Target audience: Prospective … [Read more...]

Adopted BIPOC in same-race placements sometimes grow up in and are part of a family who could “pass” as their family of origin. Hear from the truest experts with lived experience, adoptees themselves, as they explore the complexities around “invisible” adoptions for people of color, the nuances … [Read more...]

Adolescence is hard and complicated for everyone, and even more so for adopted teens of color. Learn how to understand the many changes taking place in the brains, bodies, and emotions of your beloved, frustrating tweens and teens so you can help your adopted child navigate these changes and the … [Read more...]

Considering adopting an infant? Learn about Spence-Chapin’s full-service Domestic Adoption Program during this free webinar! This webinar is the first step for families interested in applying to Spence-Chapin as all webinar attendees will receive a Domestic Adoption Program application. Our team … [Read more...]

Cost: $15.00 Children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol can exhibit a vast range of behavioral and learning challenges and likely have a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  The FASD diagnosis is missed in 86.5% of adoptive and foster children which leads to bigger challenges as traditional … [Read more...]

Third Wednesday of the month beginning April 17th from 7:00-8:30 PM EST COST: One-time fee of $25 provides lifetime access to the support group This support group will provide a space where interracial adoptive parents of children (and adults) of all ages can share their experiences about … [Read more...]

The webinar is a great way to learn more about Adoptions From The Hearts Open Adoption Program which places infants directly from the hospital. IMPORTANT NOTE: Adoptions From The Heart is ONLY accepting applicants who are open to adopting children of all racial backgrounds and heritages. In … [Read more...]

Fee: $50.00 AFTH wants families to make informed decisions when completing their profile keys. Dr. Erin Meyer is an Internal Medicine and Pediatric Hospitalist who worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She is also an adoptive mom, and can speak from both professional and personal angles. … [Read more...]