1. Caregiver Core Training
A foundational course designed for relative caregivers and for those considering the role of a foster or adoptive parent
University of Washington • Eastern Washington University • University of Washington Tacoma • DSHS Children’s Administration • Partners for Our Children

2. Session 4 Cultural Connections and Advocacy
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3. #$%@ People Say to Transracial Families allianceforchildwelfare.org
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4. Race, ethnicity, and culture
A modern social construct
Ethnicity
Where our ancestors came from
Culture
What we learn from those around us
Passed down from generation to generation
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5. The cultural iceberg
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6. What is your ethnic identity?
What is your cultural identity?
How & when did you become aware of your cultural and/or ethnic identity?
What are the challenges for you with this identity?
What are the benefits for you with this identity?
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7. Disproportionality in child welfare Check Yourself
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8. INDIAN CHILD WELFARE & THE SPIRIT OF THE LAW FOR ALL CHILDREN
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9. Bringing Our Children Home
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10. Supporting lgbtq youth
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11. Advocacy
Race
Ethnicity
Culture
LGBTQ
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12. RACE, ETHNICITY, & CULTURE… …INFLUENCE HOW WE CONNECT &
INTERPRET BEHAVIOR
Silent Beats
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13. Briefly tell a story in which
Your actions or intentions were misunderstood
You misunderstood the actions or intentions of someone else OR
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14. Race, ethnicity, and culture
How can the foster parents keep the child connected with his/her culture?
How can the foster parents advocate for the child?
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