Our Mission
We educate prospective and current white adoptive and foster parents, empower transracial adoptees through post-placement support services, and invest in family preservation and reunification for vulnerable and minoritized communities.
Our Goals
We’re dreaming big. Three goals in three years.
1
LAUNCH OUR TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION COURSE
The inaugural course in our Learning Library provides education for transracial adoptive and foster parents as they navigate race, family, and identity with their children.
2
Launch our TRA Scholarship program
We strive to support transracial adoptees and foster-youth in their personal goals. This scholarship provides funds for them to advance their education.
3
Launch our TRacks school program
The TRACKS school program is the first of its kind, offering crucial support to transracial adoptive and foster parents and school communities in TN.
Our Programs
TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION EDUCATION Course
Honest, challenging, and compassionate transracial adoption education. Cohorts of 25 are guided through a workbook, six weekly interactive workshops, and pre-recorded video lessons on the topics of anti-racism, transracial parenting, and positive racial identity formation. Visit the GoFundMe page to join the fundraising campaign.
TRA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Transracial adoptees and former foster youth pursuing a GED or a degree at a community, public or private college or trade school are eligible for our $500 scholarship.
MENTAL HEALTH REGISTRY
Every transracial adoptee or foster youth deserves to receive adoption-competent, trauma-informed care. If you are a mental health specialist experienced in serving transracial families, add your name to the registry.
TRACKS School Program
The Transracial Adoption Community Knowledge and Support (TRACKS) program partners with high schools in TN to offer comprehensive support, education, and mentorship to transracial adoptive and foster families and their school communities.
March 2023
“I am in awe of Torie and how she serves the community in the middle of pain and tension. She is brave and changing the world making it worthy of all our children and stories.”
Diana Oestreich
Get Involved
None of what we do would be possible without you. We rely on your support and engagement to make a difference. Learn how you can contribute below.
CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COURSE LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
We’re working hard to raise the necessary funds to launch our inaugural transracial adoption course and we need your help to make our vision a reality. Every dollar counts. Donate now.
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