Every parent hopes to have the support of their friends and family as they grow in their parenting.  Parenting advice, resources knowledge and a helping hand are key to "parenting success".  For families of color however, the support and resources can be hard to come by, especially if you live in a community that doesn't have as many people or families who look like you.  Questions about identity, cultural traditions, navigating the community and dealing with things like racism and systemic oppression are all things that families of color deal with.  So how do you develop meaningful relationships and get the support you need?  You join an organization like Families of Color Seattle.

My guest today is Christine Tang, Executive Director at Families of Color Seattle (FOCS)

FOCS is a non-profit organization that is connecting parents to build a loving community of families of color. Their programs include parent groups, community resources, events, and racial equity consulting. They specialize in community dialogues, workshops, and consulting on race, family engagement, and anti-bias education. FOCS equips parents, educators and others with tools to talk with children on identity, racism, inclusion, equity, and trauma-informed practices.

Christine shares how she came to work with FOCS, The services they provide and how you can join them in helping to support families of color.

Learn more about Families of Color Seattle at www.focseattle.org

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