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We Are Building a Community that Inspires Change


I believe in the transformative power of Culturally Fluent Families.  What we are able to discuss and promote in an online community only scratches the surface of what we can do collectively to create the world that we want our children to live in.  I hope that as members of this online group, that you are learning that it is not what you read in a book or in discussion threads to creates the change, it is what you do with with the new knowledge that you can.  I am 100% committed to this work and to this project of helping families find ways to empower themselves and have access to the tools, resources, and people that help lead to the positive self-identity of black children.


When she started the group our team had no idea of what it would grow into.  I believed then and believe now that a platform built on acceptance, integrity, and education was needed!  I show up in this group as I do for my clients with a passion for people and a desire to help others create great outcomes. 


Learning is greater than change.  I believe in this learning community and demonstrate that by the time I invest in it.  I don't want members to just be learners but truly invested community partners.  Think about the costs that being a part of this group has helped you to avoid or just what it means to participate in such a unique experience. As long as you are willing to learn and grow, we will continue helping you meet your goals as culturally fluent parents.  There are more educational and relationship building opportunities planned for the near future but we need your help to make them a reality.  


If you believe in the mission and appreciate our community, please donate to Culturally Fluent Families.     

Respectfully,    

Valarie A Chavis

The CFF Mod Team 
Marilyn Harper
Alida Johnson
Mandi Galloway

Ann-Marie Grannan

Donor Wall (385)

Jacalyn Wendt Coleman | $25

Thank you for all you do Valarie!

Holly | $50

Thank you! Enjoy!

Anonymous | $25

Thank you so very much for teaching me. I have learned and continue to learn. You are amazing.

Vero Fernandez

Liz Hendren | $25

Please accept this small token of my enormous appreciation for all that you do and all that you are.

Jackie Hood | $100

Thank you for all of your hard work creating and running this group! I don't post often but I read it every day and have learned so much!

Amy Smart | $50

Thank you Valarie and all the culture guides for the wisdom, time, energy, emotional labour and patience you provide in this group. I have learned so much and am a better mother for it.

Lynn | $25

Thank you for all you do

Jamie Miller | $10

Thank you for all you do!

Erin | $10

Wish I could do more! Thanks Valarie for all you’ve taught me.

Robin | $40

Krista | $500

Valerie, the effort you put in everyday, the depth you bring to each individual comment and question and exercise, to help our children is invaluable. I hope one day to meet you, but in the meantime, I am so happy to contribute to your family trip to your children’s place of birth. I check this group everyday for new stories and conversation, and I often think of how grateful I am that I happen to be lucky enough to get to learn from you and the guides. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you do. P.S. I also know not everyone is in a financial position to give so I hope my donation can serve as a sort of proxy for them too.

Serena Ehrlich | $50

Heather Ritchie | $25

Julianne | $100

Tessa | $30

Laura

I’m glad to have a way to give back oat least a little for all you do for our kids.

Aimee Powell

I wish I could do more. You have done so much to help make me a better mom to my babies thru the knowledge I gain from your group. I can never repay that, but I hope that this trip and everyone who is coming together to help out happen for you and your kids will help show you in a tangible way just how much you have impacted so many. Safe travels ❤️

Kecia

Laurel

Thank you for your strength as a teacher and leader!

Stephanie | $12/M

Thank you for the learning and growth. The cultural guides have powerfully shifted my perspective from a focus on racial injustice and inequity to affirming my son's Black identity.

Amber Selby | $20

Carlos Tyler | $20

I am so grateful for this group.

Molly | $50

Thank you for the work you do for us…and ultimately for our kids. You are appreciated.

Maite Cortes | $120

Emily

Thank you again for your labor and care on behalf of our kids!

Claudia Antelo | $20

Kimberly | $100

You change perspectives and lives. Thank you.

Amanda | $50

Thank you for all you do. It's changing lives.

Lynn Ray | $25

Thank you