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Parent Advocates
Supports parents of Transracial adoptive, foster, and biracial children in navigating hair care importance. Advocates locally and nationally for appropriate hair care services, education, and support for their children. Cultivates parent relationships to underscore the significance of children's hair care.
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PARENT ADVOCATES
What We Do
Supports parents of Transracial adoptive, foster, and biracial children in navigating hair care importance.
Advocates locally and nationally for appropriate hair care services, education, and support for their children.
Cultivates parent relationships to underscore the significance of children's hair care.
Organizes community-building events within the S4K community emphasizing care, culture, and hair.
Fosters partnerships with foster and adoption agencies to promote hair care training for Transracial families.
Group Values
Ensure mandatory haircare and hygiene.
Provide children with racial mirrors via S4K events.
Establish a secure space for cultural dialogues, guidelines, and terminology.
Support parents in navigating shame and uncertainty.
Continuous education on hair care.
Encourage parental involvement in salon cultural experiences.
Normalize saying, "I don't know."
Learn culturally and age-appropriate hairstyles and hair care.
Ways we educate parents:
Engaging fun facts and stories about hair and culture.
Diverse cultural events and programs.
Addressing cultural insensitivity among white siblings, peers, and family members, especially concerning haircare and appropriation.
Conversations on white saviorism and developing self-awareness.
Guidance on advocating for your child within your white family and community.
Strategies for responding to racism in your community, neighborhood, and family.
