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Guidance for Immigrant and Refugee Families: Parenting in a New Country

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Language Issues, Parenting, Practice, Trauma, Youth & Families

Guidance for Immigrant and Refugee Families: Parenting in a New Country

Child Welfare Information Gateway (December 2022)

This factsheet for immigrant and refugee parents highlights the challenges immigrant families may face while raising children in a new country and provides guidance and resources for navigating these challenges.

Guidance for Immigrant and Refugee Families: The Child Welfare System

By | Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention, Child Maltreatment, Parenting, Practice, Safety, Youth & Families

Guidance for Immigrant and Refugee Families: The Child Welfare System

Child Welfare Information Gateway (January, 2023)

This factsheet for immigrant and refugee families explains the U.S. child welfare system and provides information on what families may experience if they become involved with the child welfare system.

Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Workers, State Policies

Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies

Child Welfare Information Gateway (October 2022)

This bulletin describes key considerations and challenges for child welfare agencies serving immigrant and refugee families and provides systemwide strategies that agencies can use to improve outcomes for this population.

Working With Immigrant Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Deportation, Immigrant Youth, Kinship Care, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Trauma

Working With Immigrant Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers

Child Welfare Information Gateway (October 2022)

This bulletin outlines key considerations for child welfare caseworkers working with immigrant and refugee families and provides strategies to improve services for this population that take into account the unique challenges and circumstances these children and families face.

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