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ABOUT
The FUSION Program for Mixed Heritage Youth seeks to support multiracial, multiethnic, and/or
transracially adoptive youth and their families.
VISION
We envision a cohesive multiethnic society based on justice, inclusion, and respect for all human diversity. We actively seek to build and foster broad coalitions that will result in an environment that supports the right of every person to be recognized as whole and complete.
MISSION
Our mission is to foster positive identity formation and empowerment in
children of mixed heritage. To meet this aim, the Fusion Program facilitates
the exploration of personal identity and community in a safe and nurturing
environment and through community outreach.
OBJECTIVES
- To support individuals of mixed heritage and transracial adoptees
in the development of identity and human potential.
- To create a language to discuss mixed heritage and transracial adoptee
identity and experiences.
- To foster regard and appreciation for the diversity of mixed heritage
and transracial adoptee community.
- To establish a safe space for exploring the complexity of mixed heritage
and transracial adoptee experiences.
- To develop awareness and consciousness of the issues facing mixed
heritage and transracial adoptee individuals and families.
- To encourage solidarity and unity across culture and colors lines.
VALUES
- Meaningful learning: We seek to provide
an interactive and creative learning experience that fosters individual
self-awareness and self-discovery.
- Safe environment: We are committed to providing
a nurturing community and society that values self-esteem, confidence
and positive identity development in all people.
- Community: We recognize that community is
a source of connectedness and inclusive relationships for families and
youth.
- Respect: We believe in the inherent dignity
and worth of all individuals.
- Diversity: We strive to serve diverse populations
in the Bay Area. Families which include children who are multiracial,
biracial, ethnically mixed, and/or transracially adopted.
- Collaboration: We cultivate partnerships
with other organizations and agencies to provide a learning experience
based on excellence and quality.
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