Cultural Differences and Their Impact on Practice in Child Welfare.

Siegel, Lorraine

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ERIC Number: EJ498153

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Cultural Differences and Their Impact on Practice in Child Welfare.

Siegel, Lorraine

Journal of Multicultural Social Work, v3 n3 p87-96 1994

Examines aspects of family structure, child-rearing practices, and help-seeking behavior in African American culture, and areas of conflict with the dominant American culture that result in ineffective social services delivery. Recommends that child welfare workers cultivate culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental attitudes. Contains 39 references. (RAH)

Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Family, Child Rearing, Child Welfare, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Culture Conflict, Family Structure, Help Seeking, Social Work, Social Workers

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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