**ORPARC Training** More than a One Time Event: Affirming Children's Identities

In this presentation, lived and professional experiences combine as a transracial adoptee and child welfare professional guides attendees through the formation of racial and cultural identity. This presentation goes beyond talking about the importance of honoring race and cultural differences and provides practical tools for parents as they help their families embrace complexities and prepare for challenges.

Check out ORPARC's related Resource Pages:

• Transracial Parenting
• Talking About Race

Presenter: Nathan Ross is a project specialist at the North American Council on Adoptable Children. Nathan entered foster care at the age of ten, and he was adopted as a teenager. Upon discovering that his resource-filled foster care experience was unique, he decided to center his career around increasing outcomes for future generations of children. Today, he uses his knowledge as a transracial adoptee and child welfare professional to train caregivers, foster care and adoption workers, and system administrators across North America. Additionally, Nathan works with agencies and states to develop programs and policies that genuinely engage youth by placing them at the center of decision-making and recognizing their inherent strengths.

2.0 Hours of Continuing Education Credits through NASW Oregon Chapter are available for $20.00. Please request credits when registering. Cascadia Training is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (Provider #: 6475) (recognized by NASW Oregon State Chapter)

Training provided in collaboration with ORPARC, Oregon Adoption Resource Exchange, Oregon DHS Child Welfare and North American Council on Adoptable Children.