This article is an excerpt of a webcast with Dr. Ilze Earner and Dr. Alan Dettlaff. The article addresses the importance of understanding immigration status, the meaning of cultural competence with immigrant families, and promising practices.
Read the full textThis article describes how child welfare professionals in many jurisdictions are not prepared to meet the special needs of immigrant families.
Read the full textThis publication examines the effects of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, including, “The Impact of ASFA on Immigrant Families in the Child Welfare System.”
Read the full textThis publication addresses a number of priority areas to fit the needs of traumatized Latino children and families.
Get the GuidelinesThis publication and companion quick reference card was created for parents and other caregivers to describe the signs and symptoms of exposure to violence, as well as some of the effects of exposure on children at various stages of development. The guide emphasizes the critical importance of the parent’s role in supporting children exposed to violence and provides practical strategies to support healing that parents can incorporate in daily interactions.
Read Full TextThis brief describes the experiences of two family group conferencing coordinators in a real-life child welfare case scenario involving an international family group conference.
Read the full textThis booklet, available in multiple languages and geared toward parents with low levels of English proficiency and/or low literacy levels, provides immigrant parents with basic information about U.S. laws and parenting practices.
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