The AFDiT Framework
Practice Models
Race intentionality and racial consciousness are used in this framework to formulate a practice model that encourages practitioners to think carefully about children’s needs around race, culture, and heritage (inclusive of religion) in transracial adoption.
Race intentionality and racial consciousness models provide a framework for social workers and adoptive parents to think carefully about what should be in place to meet the needs of these children. The framework helps social workers to assess and make a professional judgement on what adopters can skilfully offer to meet the child’s identity needs.
Racial consciousness is an individual’s awareness and understanding of their own race and that of others as a significant factor in shaping personal identity, social interactions, and systemic structures.
Race and cultural intentionality is the purposeful actions, strategies, and policies aimed at acknowledging and dismantling cultural and racial biases, discrimination, and systemic inequalities. It involves intentional efforts of fostering inclusivity, addressing racial disparities, and promoting equity in various aspects of life, and public services and social justice.
Read all about the Practice Models and how they can be used by social workers and adoptive parents by downloading the full AFDiT framework.