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May 21
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Caught Between Systems: The Intersection of Immigration and Child Welfare Policies

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Federal Policy, ICE, Immigration Enforcement, Immigration Relief, Language Issues, Law & Policy

Caught Between Systems: The Intersection of Immigration and Child Welfare Policies

Wendy Cervantes, Yali Lincroft, & Ken Borelli, First Focus (May 21, 2010)

This comprehensive series of papers and fact sheets examines the challenges that arise when the immigration and child welfare systems collide, and provides policy recommendations on how the two systems can work together to better protect the interests of children and families. In three papers, authors address immigration enforcement, language, cultural, immigration relief, public benefits, and child welfare financing.

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May 21
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Language, Culture, and Immigration Relief Options

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Federal Policy, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Language Issues, Law & Policy, Social Work, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

Language, Culture, and Immigration Relief Options

First Focus (May 21, 2010)

This comprehensive series of papers and fact sheets examines the challenges that arise when the immigration and child welfare systems collide, and provides policy recommendations on how the two systems can work together to better protect the interests of children and families.

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Jan 04
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Mental Health Need and Service Use Among Latino Children of Immigrants in the Child Welfare System

By | Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention, Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Presentations, Resources, Social Work, Training & Tools

Mental Health Need and Service Use Among Latino Children of Immigrants in the Child Welfare System

Presented by Alan Dettlaff (Jane Addams College of Social Work) & Jodi Berger Cardoso (University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work) Society for Social Work and Research, San Francisco, CA (January, 2010)

A presentation summarizing the current state of mental health needs and service use among the Latino children of immigrants in the child welfare system.

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Mar 12
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Immigrants and Refugees: The Intersection of Migration and Child Welfare

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Foster Care, Practice, Resources, Social Work, Social Workers

Immigrants and Refugees: The Intersection of Migration and Child Welfare

Permanency Planning Today, National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections (Spring 2009)

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.

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Jan 04
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Working with Immigrant Children and Families: A Practice Model

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Resources, Social Work, State Policies, Toolkits, Handbooks, Guides & Books, Training & Tools, Trainings

Working with Immigrant Children and Families: A Practice Model

Georgia Department of Human Resources (January 2009)

This training curriculum was developed by the State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources, Division of Family & Children Services, in collaboration with the Georgia State University School of Social Work. The training was developed for use in public child welfare agencies and other non-profit child welfare agencies. Materials include a Trainer’s Guide and a Participant Guide.

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Dec 15
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The Intersection of Migration and Child Welfare

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Protecting Children Journals, Social Work, Trauma

The Intersection of Migration and Child Welfare: Emerging Issues and Implications

Protecting Children (Vol. 22, No. 2, 2007)

The six articles contained in this volume addressed violence in immigrant families, tools to assist with culturally competent child welfare practice, issues for public child welfare administrators, Latino children of immigrants in the Texas child welfare system, and immigrant children in federal custody and the obstacles associated with their involvement.

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Dec 15
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Sample Article: Latino Children of Immigrants in the Texas Child Welfare System

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Protecting Children Journals, Social Work, Trauma

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Latino Children of Immigrants in the Texas Child Welfare System

Protecting Children (Vol. 22, No. 2, 2007)

Tracy Vericker, MPA, Daniel Keuhn, BA, & Randy Capps, PhD

The distinctive characteristics and experiences of immigrant families have significant implications for child welfare practice and the outcomes for families involved with child welfare authorities. This article presents the results of a study that uses a unique dataset, composed of child welfare administrative data matched to birth records from Texas, to assess differences in the child welfare outcomes for children of immigrants and those for natives.

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Jan 02
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Raising Children in a New Country – An Illustrated Handbook

By | Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention, Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Early Childhood, Parenting, Practice, Resources, Safety, Youth & Families

Raising Children in a New Country – An Illustrated Handbook

Bridging Refugee Youth & Children’s Services (2007)

This 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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Dec 15
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Sample Article: The Impact of Migration and Acculturation on Latino Children and Families

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Protecting Children Journals, Social Work, Trauma

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The Impact of Migration and Acculturation on Latino Children and Families: Implications for Child Welfare Practice

Protecting Children (Vol. 21, No. 2, 2006)

Alan J. Dettlaff, PhD, & Joan R. Rycraft, PhD

The growth of the Latino immigrant population in the United States requires that child welfare agencies examine and adapt their practices to ensure that they respond to the specific issues experienced by recent immigrants.

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Dec 15
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Sample Article: Migration: A Critical Issue for Child Welfare

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Protecting Children Journals, Social Work, Trauma

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Migration: A Critical Issue for Child Welfare

Protecting Children (Vol. 21, No. 2, 2006)

Sonia Velazquez, CSS, Maria Vidal de Haymes, PhD, & Robert Mindell, BA

This volume of Protecting Children addresses child welfare concerns related to a topic that is complex and controversial—and which is dominating the headlines of our national media.

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