FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENTS Caring for Your Black Child's Hair
August 18, 2024
Parents of a different race or culture who foster or adopt Black children find out that maintaining their hair is challenging, and their children endure difficulties learning how to care for their hair. They soon realize the products that work for them do not work on their Black children. These parents suffer in silence and embarrassment for not knowing what to do for practical hair and skin care needs. Adoption agencies have had parents turn down Black children for fear of not knowing how to provide the proper care in this area. To bridge that gap, I offer virtual Black hair care classes and training online. Understanding healthy black hair care and the importance of black hair culture helps FOSTER and ADOPTIVE parents of Black children create a bond and give their child the confidence they need to live in a world that doesn't always represent them. What have your experiences been?