***ORPARC Training*** Inside Transracial Families

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It’s often difficult to see the full picture in adoption and foster care. Adoptees, fosterees and caregivers have individual and unique perspectives and struggles that don't get seen side by side. Inside Transracial Families is a window into the journey of an adoptive or resource/foster family with all the highs and lows.

Adoptive mother Julie Etter and son Isaac Etter open up to give adoption and foster care professionals and adoptive and resource/foster parents a window into their real-life struggles, lessons, and joys. They will share about their individual perspectives and how they learned to see each other’s viewpoints. Julie and Isaac will open the space to questions from the audience and provide resources post-presentation.

Presenters:

Isaac Etter is an adoptee and social entrepreneur. Isaac was transracially adopted at the age of two. He is the founder of Identity, a startup focused on using technology to help adoptive and foster parents thrive. At Identity, Isaac is working on re-imaging post-placement support for adoptive and foster families. Isaac uses his story and deep passion for adoption and foster care education to bring relevant, quality, and diverse resources to adoptive and foster parents.

Julie Etter is a mother to 5. Her oldest and youngest are adopted with 3 bio kids in the middle. She is passionate about equipping children with the tools to become lifelong learners and thinkers. She teaches humanities classes at different levels. Julie resides in Lancaster, Pa with her husband and 3 of her children still in the home. Nothing brings her more joy than time with her perfect grandchild and when all of her children congregate bringing lots of noise and chaos.

Isaac Etter's book, A Practical Guide to Transracial Adoption is also available in the ORPARC library.