Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
This Black History Month, join us for an evening of discussion and connection as we welcome Anthony Hynes, a transracial adoptee, author of The Son With Two Moms, and Training Specialist at the Center for Adoption Support and Education. Anthony will share his personal journey, insights on transracial adoption, and expertise in supporting adoptive families.
Enjoy cocktails, light refreshments, and the chance to engage in thoughtful conversations with fellow attendees.
Museum of the City of New York
Saturday, February 8
11 AM
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Saturday & Sunday, February 8 – 9
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM & 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Antoinette Cockerham, Ian Rowe, and Latoya Sinclair discussing Spence-Chapin’s history in finding permanent homes for African American children for adoption.
In this facilitated conversation with Kristin J. Carothers, Ph.D., Black families discuss the challenges they face because of institutionalized racism, the tools they use to cope, and how they can support and encourage one another to move forward in these trying times. This video was part of a Black Lives Matter Town Hall series presented by Spence-Chapin in response to the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, as a way for families to come together in support and understanding.Â
As part of the Spence-Chapin Black Lives Matter Town Hall Series in May and June of 2020, this video presents a discussion moderated by Deborah Zicht, LSCW-R, CASAC, that addresses the ways in which white families can be effective allies to the Black community: How can I become an effective ally? How do I learn to recognize and confront the micro-aggressions that Black people deal with every day? How do I educate my children, my family members, and friends?Â
This month as we celebrate Black History Month, I have found myself taking time to reflect on the history of African American adoption, the role that Spence-Chapin has played in that history, and the many encouraging changes I have witnessed in my 25+ career working in adoption.
A mother reflects on her family’s transition at home after adopting her daughter from South Africa.
In honor of Black History Month, we revisit the efforts made by those who have fought to break barriers, making African-American and Black children a focus and a priority.
Spence-Chapin has created a list of resources for adoptive families who are looking to explore the complexities of race, racism and raising a child of color in America. Â
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