Recognition of Family's Culture
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- Culture is dynamic and always changing
- Culture,
language, ethnicity and race are powerful influences but not the sole
influences on an individual’s beliefs, values, and behaviors...
- Not homogeneous; great diversity exists between groups of people who share a common culture
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Ways to provide Culturally Responsive Services (Friend & Cook, 198-199):
Ways to provide Culturally Responsive Services (Friend & Cook, 198-199):
- Focus on the family as the unit of attention
- Enhance your self awareness
- Respect the uniqueness of each family system
- Develop a personalized informal helping relationship
- Organize assistance and support in ways requested by the family
- Learn about other cultures and how they view disabilities
- Gather and provide information in culturally responsive ways
- Include a focus on family strengths and holistic family needs
- Give families complete and accurate information in a supportive manner
- Create alliances with community leaders and allies
- Develop a shared vision
- Provide families with choices from services that meet their needs
- Ensure accessibility of services with minimal disruption of family
- Obtain family evaluation of process and results