Culture and Heritage Information
Audiovisual Materials
American Eyes (VHS; 30 minutes; 1991)
Tells the story of a Korean-born 16-year-old boy named John who was adopted by a Caucasian American family at the age of 10 months as he encounters racial prejudice at school and suffers blows to his self-esteem and cultural identity. The tape touches on a number of other topics, including America's pluralistic society, minority rights, and contributions of multiethnic and multiracial groups. Excellent for support groups of families with teenage children adopted from other countries. Available from The Media Guild, 11722 Sorrento Valley Rd., Ste. E, San Diego, CA 92121-9823, (619) 755-9191 or (800) 886-9191, fax (619) 755-4931. $295.00
A New Life in America (VHS; 10 minutes; 1991)
Explains how and why Korean adoption works in the United States and what Korean-born children feel and experience as adoptees. Provides an orientation to adoption as a lifelong experience that is helpful for prospective adoptive parents, their extended families, young adoptees, and their classmates. Available from the Children's Home Society of Minnesota, 2230 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108 (612) 646-6393. $15.00 (plus $4.00 shipping and handling; Minnesota residents add 6.5% sales tax).
Raising a Child of a Different Race or Ethnic Background (audiocassette; 90 minutes; 1990)
Covers the issues families face when they decide to adopt transracially or transculturally. Emphasizes the need for families to help their children develop skills to deal with being minorities and a positive attitude toward their race or culture. Available from Adopted Child, P.O. Box 9362, Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-1794. $11.00
Transracial Adoption: Now That They Are Grown (audiocassette)
An audiotape of an actual workshop session on transracial adoption as seen through the eyes and experiences of several adult adoptees. Facilitated by Barbara Tremitiere, it presents pertinent questions that help the listener assess the challenges and implications of transracial adoptions. Available from One Another Adoption Program, c/o Barbara Tremitiere Ph.D., ACSW, LSW, 50 E. Market St., Hellam, PA 17406, (717) 600-2059. $10.00 (plus $1.50 shipping and handling).
Winning at Adoption (VHS, 120 minutes; 3 audiocassettes, 60, 45, and 90 minutes; 1991)
This videotape covers how to select an agency or attorney, specific strategies for finding a child, making adoption work for both the adoptive and birth families, and adoption as a lifelong process. The audiocassettes cover Adoption Readiness,Transcultural/Transracial Adoptions,Adopting a Child With Special Needs, and About the Birthfamily. Also includes a 60-page workbook. Package is available from Kinship Alliance, 513 E. First St., Tustin, CA 92680 (714) 573-8865, fax (714) 544-5155. $40.00 (plus $5.00 shipping and handling; audiocassettes available separately for $10.00 each and $2.00 shipping and handling.)
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