Publication Date: March 31, 2014
Types: Report
Projects:
Hispanic Research Work Group, 2011-2014
Topics:
Child Welfare
, Child Care
, Early Childhood
, Early Head Start
, Youth
, Head Start
, Home Visiting
, Economic Mobility
, Self-Sufficiency
, Employment/Jobs
, Welfare Reform
, Families
, Fatherhood
, Marriage
Report Type
Introduction
This research brief summarizes the state of the field on cultural competence in social services. The information is relevant for organizations serving children and families from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, but the brief highlights research and strategies in serving Hispanic populations. The brief describes cultural competence and provides service providers and administrators with concrete strategies for the ongoing self-reflection and development that is key to strengthening cultural competence in social services. The brief provides references and links for additional resources, tools, and information.
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