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Diverse Communities
Serving children in the future requires the recognition that
Diverse Communities
Serving children in the future requires the recognition that minority children are still underserved. This, along with the increasing number of immigrants—both legal and unauthorized, has an impact on the child welfare system. It requires that child welfare workers become trained in diversity and cultural competence.
Human service workers must be aware of ethnic family traditions, customs, and beliefs and how these may differ from their own values. They must be sensitive to family values. Many differences in traditions and beliefs can lead to misunderstandings between caseworkers and families.
Assignment Directions
In this assignment, you will analyze how culture impacts services to families. The goal of this in 2–3-page assignment is to become more familiar with a culture that is different from your own and learn how to provide culturally competent services. To begin, choose a culture different from your own. You may choose from the following: Anglo American, African American, Latino, Asian American, Middle Eastern, or Native American.
Please respond to the following:
In a paragraph, discuss your culture’s values including each of the following elements:
knowledge of the cultural group’s historical context
values
religion
style of communication
Research a culture different from your own. Then, in 1–2 paragraphs, discuss this culture using each of the following elements:
knowledge of the cultural group’s historical context
values
religion
style of communication
In 2–3 paragraphs, discuss cultural competence using each of the following elements:
Why is it important to be culturally competent?
What does it mean to be a culturally competent worker?
Discuss two ways one can work to become culturally competent
How can human service professionals promote the development of culturally sensitive services?
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