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About Us Our Intention The Multiracial Family Resource Center (MFRC) promotes an understanding of what is needed for transracially adopted, and transnationally adopted children, multiethnic, and multiracial children to transcend generally accepted stereotypes and to embrace the privilege of being part of a transracial, multiethnic, or multiracial family. The center will provide education and mentoring opportunities for children and families to help them appreciate and navigate the unique challenges and rewards they face. Our Path Founded in November 2005, MFRC was stipulated as a non profit corporation by the State of Oregon on March 31, 2006. The First United Methodist Church on 18th and Jefferson in the Goose Hollow area of Portland provides space for our board meetings. The Multicultural Student Center at Portland State University has hosted our activities. In addition, the Native American Student and Community Center hosted our Dance Around the World event on May 5, 2006. The Multiracial Family Resource Center will provide a setting where children and families can learn to be culturally competent through example and through education without fear of criticism, racism, or isolation. Our Goals Adult Education: Adults will learn about positive identity development of multiracial children, multiethnic children, transracially adopted children, and transnationally adopted children. Resource Guidance: The Multiracial Family Resource Center will act as an information and referral resource for community members looking for educational materials, counseling, and other services geared specifically toward multiethnic families, transnational adoption, domestic transracial adoption, and multiracial children and families. Pre-school to Young Adult Education: Young people in these age groups will be taught the following:
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