Navigating Community

A two-part webinar inviting caregivers, educators, and advocates into deeper learning, witness, and grounded practice in response to harmful immigration policies. Led by Drs. Tunette Powell, Xigrid Soto-Boykin, and Darielle Blevins—authors of Staying Whole and United: A Love Letter and Support Guide for Families Navigating Harmful Immigration Raids and Policies—this series centers the lived experiences of immigrant families and the power of love without urgency or performance.

Resources to support kids and their adults with processing big feelings and emotions in the aftermath

Many caregivers feel overwhelmed by the idea of having conversations about race and racism with kids because they don’t know where to start. Here are four simple ideas to help you dip your toes in.

Navigating conversations about race with young children can feel complex. We've created a simple framework to help you break down these important topics into concepts kids can understand. 

Check out this research-backed guidance with kid-friendly language for caregivers discussing police violence with children. 

We have studied how White parents approach anti-racism and color-brave caregiving - where they get stuck and what helps them feel more confident and effective. Here are our suggestions for White parents of White children.

Negative messages about Blackness are pervasive. Happily, caregivers can counter those messages and expose kids to positive messages about Blackness. Here's how!

Suggestions for centering and honoring connections between people of color and for helping kids of color foster friendships with other kids of color.

After incidents of mass violence, silence can be scarier for kids than a conversation with a trusted adult. Here are some guidelines for having those conversations with kids.