Cole’s Story

Hear a foster and adoptive father of African American boys talk about fighting cultural biases to support his sons’ well-being.

Publication year: 2023
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Capacity Building Center for States

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Learn about culturally competent materials, tools, and resources that are needed to support the mental health and well-being of African American men and boys. The video is part of the National Foster Care Month 2023 Digital Stories, focused on strengthening minds and uplifting families by supporting family, child, and youth mental health and well-being.

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Capacity Building Center for States. (2023). Cole’s story. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit the Capacity Building Center for States.

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