Managing the Dynamics of Difference

Cultural fluency begins with changing the way we think about who we are. It's acting to remove the fears and biases that create barriers, and then engaging across cultures in ways that create sustainable relationships.  

We design and deliver cultural fluency training that breaks down barriers of race and cultural differences. We facilitate conversations that lead to stronger and more positive connections through intercultural understanding. We give people the tools and confidence to build more authentic cross-cultural collaborative relationships.
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Culturally Fluent Learning

The Model of Cultural Fluency is a six-stage learning model that provides a broad framework for increased understanding. People learn how culture influences bias and perceptions aross racial and cultural boundaries; how we interact and communicate with others; and how we work together to find solutions.
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Learn cultural fluency

Learn how the process and skills of cultural fluency help you increase and sustain cross-cultural relationships. 
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Learn at your own pace

Make your learning more effective with live vitural courses or self-paced e-learning courses that are available 24/7.
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Learn together

Participate in live in-house training that can be done on your site or ours, as individuals or cohort groups.  

Why work with us?

Working with Culturally Fluent Families is the best choice because we provide a tailored, effective approach to addressing the complexities of parenting across racial and cultural lines. Our methods emphasize real-world application and immediate impact, ensuring that parents gain practical skills that can be used in various situations. By focusing on the emotional well-being of children and fostering genuine cross-cultural connections, we deliver results that make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.

Focus on Identity Development

We specialize in supporting the unique needs of children in transracial adoptions, helping parents navigate and affirm their child's racial identity as a protective factor. Our programs provide deep insights into Black culture, history, and experiences to foster a positive sense of identity and belonging.

Child-Centered Approach

Our focus is on centering your child's needs by helping you shift your focus, release biases, and make choices that support their well-being. This includes guidance on decisions about where to live, which schools to attend, and community engagement to ensure your child feels supported and valued.

Building Confidence in Parenting

We help parents develop the emotional capacity and relational skills needed to confidently support their children. Our programs address overcoming discomfort and unfamiliarity, encouraging parents to engage with the Black community and build supportive networks for their children.

Collaborative Learning

Problem based learning design.  Our coaches are experts in their fields, and they have built their careers by helping others grow their careers. They’ll help you break down your goals, identify your strengths, and craft a plan to help you achieve your goals. They’ll also provide you with the support and guidance you need to take your career to the next level.
“We will build a community together for insights and support.”

John Davis

Strategy & Growth
National Practice Lead - Business Consulting Services

What we offer

At Culturally Fluent Families, we collaborate with parents, adoption agencies, social services professionals, and organizations to foster cultural fluency in parenting and professional practices. We focus on integrating cultural understanding into actionable plans and processes.

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Training Workshops

Focused on understanding and supporting racial identity. Our training allows you to access live facilitator-led workshops, and resources designed to translate learning to action in a single platform. Using videos, exercises, guided self-reflections, and sustained learning tools, Our approach to cultural fluency provides you with knowledge, skills, and strategies for embedding new effective cross-cultural practices into your daily lives.

Coaching Consulting

Our comprehensive suite of consulting services, interactive workshops, and products are designed to drive systemic and individual level change. We give you the tools and know-how to start important conversations, build better relationships, and deliver greater results.  With new found confidence you can create the change that you want to see in your life and for those around you.   T

Tools and Resources

We work with parents, organizational leaders, and social services professionals to drive both individual and systemic change. Our solutions help integrate cultural fluency into actionable planning and processes. Our resources include self-paced learning guides, a comprehensive resource library, micro-learning units, discussion guides, checklists, and strategy tips designed to sustain learning offline. These practical tools support everyday parenting and professional practices, ensuring lasting impact and growth.

Our Courses

Getting an understanding of how early racial socialization both begins and solidifies was really eye-opening. I think I’ll be processing the info from the class for a long time.

 I had a wonderful experience in the Atlanta class. We really enjoyed Valarie's style of teaching through story telling - it made the time fly by. We are still digesting all that we learned and are looking forward to applying it. We are very grateful for helping us realize what is blocking us from doing better and for the opportunity to meet other local families. We highly recommend the class to everyone!

Parenting Through Race, Culture, and Adoption
KELLY B.
I really appreciate the workbook. It is detailed and full of information, questions to help guide and shape my own thinking, and calls to action. It was great to be able to listen to other people's questions and processing out loud, because sometimes someone asked a question that I didn't know I had, and Ms. Valarie always answers in a way that both gives the information and stretches me to think of something else. 

Ages and Stages of Racial Identity Development
Kerri-ann c.
For me as a public educator, it was very eye opening about the perpetual cycle that the public education system keeps reinforcing. I have to take accountability for my role in that and actively be working to break the cycle.

Ages and Stages of Racial Identity Development
COURTNEY M.

Two teachings that stand out among many are: 1. The idea of building the brick house for my son, rather than the straw one he currently resides in, and 2. Holding the truth that we all need a sense of belonging, and so many other things then come from this.

Childre Who Live in Brick Houses: The Importance of Belonging
SUSAN S.




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