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Serving Biracial and Multiethnic
Children and Their Families

This multimedia, training guide and video is designed to inform the early care and education community of the unique identity development of multiracial and transracially adopted children and the needs of their families.

Some of the topics explored are:

> Stages of Racial Identity Development
> Identifying and Responding to the Unique Experiences of Biracial and Transracially Adopted Children
> Racial and Ethnic Labeling
> The Impact of Environmental Factors on Biracial and Multiethnic Children
> Ensuring Cultural Competency in Child Care
>Integrating Materials and Activities

The Educators Guide provides activities, readings and resources that encourage child serving professionals to enhance their cultural competency by examining biases and considering new ways to approach biracial and transracially adopted children and their families.

The Video Component includes footage from childcare facilities as well as family interviews that provide a vivid image of the importance of understanding the unique experiences of the multiracial family.

Click here for a video clip from "Serving Biracial and Multiethnic Children and Their Families"


Windows Media (56K) Quicktime Movie (56K)


Windows Media (256K) Quicktime Movie (256K)


A set of five poster-sized Family Portraits to post in facilities offers visual images to welcome and affirm multiethnic children and families.

 

My People Are... Youth Pride in Mixed Heritage
Film, Action Booklet

The new film "My People Are..." promotes positive racial & ethnic identity in ALL children, highlighting the multiracial experience.

Multiracial people are one of the youngest & fastest growing groups in the United States.Discover a language that embraces multiracial identity and gives visibility to experiences this community faces.

Young performers share pride in cultures, history & ethnic roots through theater, spoken word, interview, dance, rap & song.

Use the Action Booklet as a guide to facilitate constructive dialogue & explore hands on activities with young people
about race, heritage & identity after viewing the film.

"This film inspired me to learn more about my culture and race."

"This film presented the beautifuly positive angle of having two or more ethnicities - as opposed to the confusion it can create."
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