Created as part of the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York’s Anti-Racism and Social Justice Initiative, Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Racism on Children’s Mental Health is a resource guide to support the mental health of youth from marginalized groups. Please share it with youth, parents, and professionals!
It's important for parents who are considering this to really be honest with themselves about whether or not this is a reflection on their own internalized racism, why it is they think those things, and what messages they might be delivering to their kids.
A positive sense of identity is crucial to the development of self-esteem and confidence. A healthy sense of identity helps individuals to be more [...]
What is unconscious bias? Bias is a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another usually in a way [...]
Inherent advantages possessed by a white person on the basis of their race in a society characterized by racial inequality and injustice. [...]
It is not enough to believe that being “not racist” will eliminate racism and racial inequities. Instead, we must work within ourselves, our networks, and our institutions to challenge racism with each decision we make.
It can be hard to talk to your children about racism. Some parents worry about exposing their children to issues like racism and discrimination [...]
Some of the most difficult conversations to have with ourselves and our children are about race. Here are some resources that can help you gain [...]
In this mix of live-action and animation, a young boy of color navigates bias in the classroom and its impact on his future. The film also includes the voices of other children sharing their experiences, at school and at home, as they grow older.
CCI is an organization created by and for Chinese adoptees with the goal to empower Chinese adoptees from all over the world by providing an inclusive and supportive community for all of us who share this common beginning.
