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  Cultural Competency Resources

  • National Center for Cultural Competence
    Guides and tools for fostering culturally sensitive care.
    https://nccc.georgetown.edu
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Offers resources on cultural responsiveness in foster care.
    https://www.childwelfare.gov
• 02

  Culturally Relevant Parenting and Training

  • Transracial Adoption Resources
    Tools for supporting identity development in cross-cultural placements.
    https://www.nacac.org
  • National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
    Focused on the well-being of Native American children and families.
    https://www.nicwa.org
• 03

  Support for Preserving Family Connections

  • The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
    Information on policies supporting family reunification.
    https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb
  • Kinship Caregiver Resources
    Helps maintain connections with extended family.
    https://www.grandfamilies.org
• 04

  Faith-Based and Religious Support

  • Interfaith Foster Care Coalition
    Resources for supporting children’s religious identity in care.
    https://www.ifcc.org
  • FaithBridge Foster Care
    Guidance on incorporating religious practices while respecting individual beliefs.
    https://faithbridgefostercare.org
• 05

  Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care

  • The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
    Resources for addressing trauma while honoring cultural and family backgrounds.
    https://www.nctsn.org
  • Healing Roots Program
    A program promoting culturally sensitive trauma care.
    https://healingroots.org
• 06

  Legal and Advocacy Resources

  • American Bar Association (ABA) Center on Children and the Law
    Advocates for family-centered, culturally aware foster care practices.
    https://www.americanbar.org
  • Immigrant and Refugee Foster Care Resources
    Guidance on navigating cultural and legal needs.
    https://refugees.org
• 07

  Books and Guides for Foster Families

  • "Parenting Across Cultures" by David C. Geary
    Insights on raising children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • "In Their Own Voices: Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories" by Rita J. Simon & Rhonda M. Roorda
    Personal perspectives on preserving cultural identity.
• 08

  Community Building and Networking

  • FosterClub
    A community platform offering peer support and resources for foster families.
    https://www.fosterclub.com
  • Local Support Groups and Cultural Organizations
    Connect with regional cultural and religious communities to offer mentorship and guidance

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Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to honor the rich contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. This site features remarkable stories of resilience and triumph, focusing on famous Black Americans who, despite facing the challenges of foster care, went on to leave an indelible mark on society. Their journeys inspire us and serve as a testament to the power of perseverance, talent, and determination.
~ Fostering Connections

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TrailBlazers

Black Americans Janie Porter Barrett, Lester Blackwell Granger, and Mamie Phillips Clark have made lasting contributions to child welfare and the care of youth in foster care.~Cumberland Services

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TED Talk – The Trauma of Being Black in Foster Care

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Culture Matters: The Need for Black Foster Families

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Black Children and Foster Care

Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry
(August 9, 1872 – October 23, 1943)
Photo courtesy of findagrave.com

Granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, Fredericka Douglass noticed that orphaned black children were sent to juvenile detention institutions while orphaned white children were sent to foster care. So, she got involved in the African-American women’s clubs movement to create change and support black communities, families and children. She co-founded the Missouri State Association of Colored Girls in 1923 and the Colored Big Sister Home for Girls in 1934, which provided housing for black girls ages 12 and over in foster care. Her work pushed for the integration of child welfare programs; some states were not fully integrated until 1943, the year Fredericka died.

~Cayuga Centers