Cultural Responsiveness Training
Cultural Responsiveness Training provides the knowledge and tools needed to understand and nurture cross-cultural connections and identity affirmation. By exploring the historical and ongoing impact of systemic racism on children of color and the need for support for LGBTQ+ children, this training empowers families to be more culturally aware and responsive. The training includes resources for families, interactive activities, group breakout sessions, anti-bias training, and self-reflection.
All incoming Kidsave Weekend Miracles families are required to take this training.
About the trainer
Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago is a nationally recognized child welfare leader, systems change strategist, speaker, and author of And Then She Persisted, a memoir centered on resilience, identity, trauma, and overcoming systemic barriers. With more than 15 years of experience advancing equity centered practice across child welfare systems, she holds a PhD focused on evidence-based coaching, decision making, and cultural responsiveness within child welfare.
As a blind/low-vision professional with lived experience navigating complex systems, Dr. Coon-Santiago brings both professional expertise and personal insight into her work.
Dr. Coon-Santiago is the founder of Kenisha Coon Consulting and is known for her engaging and authentic training style that combines storytelling, research, systems thinking, and actionable strategies to support child welfare professionals in creating meaningful and sustainable change.
