Transracial Adoption Matters
Education and tools for families navigating identity in transracial adoption
TRA Matters provides education and tools for families navigating identity in transracial adoption.
Research shows that children raised across cultures often struggle with identity development when families avoid conversations about race, culture, and belonging.
TRA Matters equips parents to guide their children through those conversations with wisdom and confidence.
Training Modules
Module 1
Foundations of Race and Identity
- Race vs culture
- Understanding bias
- Myths of colorblind parenting
Module 2
The Adoptee Experience
- Common identity questions
- Belonging challenges
- Emotional experiences of adoptees
Module 3
Cultural Development
- Connecting children with their heritage
- Building cultural community
- Celebrating cultural identity
Module 4
Responding to Racism
- Helping children process discrimination
- Teaching resilience
- Supporting emotional health
Module 5
Family Story Exploration
- Helping children explore their biological roots
- Using genealogy tools
- Navigating difficult history with care
Module 6
Healing Identity
- Processing trauma
- Forgiveness
- Restoring identity through faith
Topics Covered
Topics may include:
- African American history
- International adoption heritage
- Cultural history exploration
Sensitive origin stories should be handled age appropriately. Our training provides guidance on navigating difficult topics with care and wisdom.
Ready to Learn More?
Explore our certification program to teach TRA Matters in your community, or start with our parent training course.