Foster Care Training

With the recent uprise in acts of violence and hate targeting Asian Americans, largely due to stereotypes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the collective attention of our country is being called to turn and face the history of racism and discrimination against members of this highly diverse group. When paired with the racial reckoning we are facing with Black and Brown folks, particularly with regard to law enforcement, it is imperative that we look toward alternative models to promote cross cultural support and solidarity. How do we examine anti-Asian racism without examining anti-Blackness? In this 3 hour workshop we will review the historical context of racism with, to, and within these groups. We will discuss and unpack our own racial position and how we participate in and are impacted by racism and anti-Blackness. We will work in breakout sessions to share personal connections, work through problem solving strategies, and develop confidence and readiness for the immediate application of tools and modes of thinking to confront the specific challenges practitioners face within the child welfare system.