Reference no: EM132365312

Approaches to Assessment With Culturally Diverse Children and Families

Resources

Readings Please use the readings that I have provide for you.

Day 1

• Jani, J., & Okundaye, J. (2014). The culturagram: An educational tool to enhance practice competence with diverse populations. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 19(1), 53-63. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

• Congress, E. P., & Kung, W. W. (2013). Using the culturagram to assess and empower culturally diverse families. In Congress, E. P., & Gonzalez, M. J. (Eds.), Multicultural perspectives in social work practice with families (3rd ed., pp. 1-20). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co.

• Working With Children and Families: The Case of Hamza (PDF)

• Working With Children and Families: The Case of the Patterson Family (PDF)

Day 2

• Méndez, G. A., & Cole, E. M. (2014). Engaging Latino families in therapy: Application of the tree of life technique. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 25(3), 209-224. doi:10.1080/08975353.2014.939932

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

• Thomas, C., Medina, C., & Cohen, H. (2010). Latino voices: Service delivery challenges in child protective services. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 91(2), 158-164. doi: 10.1606/1044.3894.3975 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Culturally Competent Assessment

To prepare: Imagine you are a social worker and have been assigned a new case involving a family from a culture about which you know nothing.

Discussion

· What can you do to prepare for your first meeting with clients from a different culture than yours?

· What can you do in the initial session with these clients from a different culture than yours to enhance your relationship with them?