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 multicultural society based on acceptance, inclusion, and respect of human diversity.

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.

GOALS

1. To empower youth of mixed heritage in the development of identity and human potential.
2. To create a language to discuss mixed heritage and to foster regard and appreciation for the diversity within the mixed heritage community.
3. To establish a safe space for exploring the complexity of the mixed heritage experience.
4. To develop awareness and consciousness of the issues facing mixed heritage individuals.
5. To encourage solidarity and empowerment in the mixed heritage community.

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 environment that promotes self-esteem and confidence.
• 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 the diverse population of mixed heritage families in the Bay Area. These families include children who are multiracial, biracial, ethnically-mixed minorities, and/or transracially adopted.
• Collaboration: We form partnerships with other organizations and agencies to provide a learning experience based on excellence and quality.

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