This course, Introduction to Transracial Adoption, provides a foundational understanding of what transracial adoption is, explores its historical context, and offers practical considerations for adoptive parents. Led by Isaac Etter, the course emphasizes the importance of helping children feel seen, heard, and valued by acknowledging both their birth culture and adoption experience. The course examines key historical events in adoption, outlines the emotional and identity challenges transracial adoptees face, offering strategies for parents to create mindful homes, engage in honest conversations, and build a supportive community.
Isaac Etter is a transracial adoptee and social entrepreneur reshaping how we support adoptive families. Adopted at age two, he brings both lived experience and professional expertise to his work as the founder of Identity and Parenting Different.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Isaac sparks honest conversations about how to support adopted children while they grow up. He equips parents and child-welfare professionals with the tools and understanding needed to build homes where adoptees feel seen, heard, and truly valued
