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Subject Matter Experts

Learn more about the experts who helped us develop our courses:  Subject Matter Experts

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A mom and son discuss realities of growing up as a multi-racial adoptive family. Judy and Aaron Stigger share their insights, experiences and advice for Caucasian families considering adopting an African American child.

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"Positive Adoption Language"
(from Adoptive Families Magazine)

By using - and teaching others about - positive adoptive language, adoptive families help tear down adoption misconceptions.

This article helps families understand which phrases and words are the most positive and why.

the experts speak

Judy Stigger, creator of "Conspicuous Families" and Susan Cox, an international adoption policy expert, discuss  transracial adoptions and the impact they have on families.
(Audio courtesy of Dawn Davenport. Learn more at www.creatingafamily.com.)

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  Conspicuous Families
     Race, Culture, and Adoption

Adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity presents challenges you may not expect.   Designed for anyone considering adopting a child with a different racial or ethnic background than their own, this course will help adoptive parents: Learn new skills for responding to hurtful and insensitive comments and model answers for their child.  Examine the diversity in their life and learn strategies for coloring their world.  Share in the wisdom and collective experiences of adopted persons and adoptive parents with transracial families.
Credit hours: 1.5 Course fee: $30