{"id":45130,"date":"2024-01-15T19:04:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T01:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=45130"},"modified":"2024-08-19T12:12:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T17:12:38","slug":"working-with-immigran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=45130","title":{"rendered":"Working with Immigrant and Refugee Families:  A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary: \u00a0<\/strong>This course explores culturally specific and responsive strategies for working with immigrant and refugee families. \u00a0The course highlights the unique strengths of immigrant and refugee families, including a focus on family, education, work, faith, and community. \u00a0The course also examines specific challenges faced by immigrant and refugee families, including difficulties with acculturation, language, economic hardship, legal concerns, and trauma.\u00a0 The course offers an overview of possible concrete supports and eligibility.<\/p>\n<p><em>This course is recommended for social workers and counselors and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. \u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"\u201cBook\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/immigration_caseworkers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading: \u00a0<\/strong>Working with Immigrant and Refugee Families: \u00a0A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers \u00a0<strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0 Children&#8217;s Bureau Child Welfare Information Gateway<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by exploring culturally specific and responsive strategies for working with immigrant and refugee families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Describe unique strengths and challenges of immigrants and refugee families. \u00a0 Identify culturally specific and responsive strategies for working with immigrant and refugee families. \u00a0Identify potential concrete supports that might be available for immigrant and refugee families.<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-421\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  October 31, 2027.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  Which of the following is a strength of immigrant and refugee families?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7728' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7728' id='answer-id-45137' class='answer answer-1' value='45137' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7728\", \"answer-id-45137\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45137' id='answer-label-45137' class='answer label-1'><span>Family focused<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7728' id='answer-id-45138' class='answer answer-1' value='45138' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7728\", \"answer-id-45138\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45138' id='answer-label-45138' class='answer label-1'><span>Education oriented<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7728' id='answer-id-45139' class='answer answer-1' value='45139' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7728\", \"answer-id-45139\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45139' id='answer-label-45139' class='answer label-1'><span>Strong work ethic<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7728' id='answer-id-45140' class='answer answer-1' value='45140' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7728\", \"answer-id-45140\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45140' id='answer-label-45140' class='answer label-1'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  There are no Federal laws requiring agencies to share a family's immigration status to identify individual families.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7730' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7730' id='answer-id-45039' class='answer answer-2' value='45039' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7730\", \"answer-id-45039\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45039' id='answer-label-45039' class='answer label-2'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7730' id='answer-id-45040' class='answer answer-2' value='45040' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7730\", \"answer-id-45040\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45040' id='answer-label-45040' class='answer label-2'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  Which children in the US have the right to receive free elementary and secondary school educations?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7731' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7731' id='answer-id-45121' class='answer answer-3' value='45121' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7731\", \"answer-id-45121\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45121' id='answer-label-45121' class='answer label-3'><span>legal immigrants<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7731' id='answer-id-45122' class='answer answer-3' value='45122' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7731\", \"answer-id-45122\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45122' id='answer-label-45122' class='answer label-3'><span>naturalized citizens<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7731' id='answer-id-45123' class='answer answer-3' value='45123' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7731\", \"answer-id-45123\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45123' id='answer-label-45123' class='answer label-3'><span>unaccompanied minors<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7731' id='answer-id-45124' class='answer answer-3' value='45124' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7731\", \"answer-id-45124\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45124' id='answer-label-45124' class='answer label-3'><span>All children residing in the US, regardless of their legal status<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Federal law orders that housing programs designed for safety purposes are available to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7732' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7732' id='answer-id-45101' class='answer answer-4' value='45101' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7732\", \"answer-id-45101\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45101' id='answer-label-45101' class='answer label-4'><span>refugees<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7732' id='answer-id-45102' class='answer answer-4' value='45102' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7732\", \"answer-id-45102\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45102' id='answer-label-45102' class='answer label-4'><span>naturalized citizens<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7732' id='answer-id-45103' class='answer answer-4' value='45103' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7732\", \"answer-id-45103\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45103' id='answer-label-45103' class='answer label-4'><span>unaccompanied immigrant children<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7732' id='answer-id-45104' class='answer answer-4' value='45104' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7732\", \"answer-id-45104\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45104' id='answer-label-45104' class='answer label-4'><span>everyone- including undocumented immigrants.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Decisions around when to pursue immigration benefits should be made in consultation with the child or youth and their attorney or another legal professional.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7733' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7733' id='answer-id-45049' class='answer answer-5' value='45049' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7733\", \"answer-id-45049\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45049' id='answer-label-45049' class='answer label-5'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7733' id='answer-id-45050' class='answer answer-5' value='45050' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7733\", \"answer-id-45050\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45050' id='answer-label-45050' class='answer label-5'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  If a family has a member or members who are at risk for detention or deportation due to their immigration status, they should have __________ in place.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7734' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7734' id='answer-id-45125' class='answer answer-6' value='45125' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7734\", \"answer-id-45125\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45125' id='answer-label-45125' class='answer label-6'><span>guardianship<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7734' id='answer-id-45126' class='answer answer-6' value='45126' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7734\", \"answer-id-45126\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45126' id='answer-label-45126' class='answer label-6'><span>conservatorship<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7734' id='answer-id-45127' class='answer answer-6' value='45127' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7734\", \"answer-id-45127\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45127' id='answer-label-45127' class='answer label-6'><span>advance directives<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7734' id='answer-id-45128' class='answer answer-6' value='45128' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7734\", \"answer-id-45128\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45128' id='answer-label-45128' class='answer label-6'><span>a family preparedness plan<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Child welfare policies should prioritize _____________.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7735' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7735' id='answer-id-45143' class='answer answer-7' value='45143' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7735\", \"answer-id-45143\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45143' id='answer-label-45143' class='answer label-7'><span>congregate care<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7735' id='answer-id-45144' class='answer answer-7' value='45144' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7735\", \"answer-id-45144\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45144' id='answer-label-45144' class='answer label-7'><span>guardianship<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7735' id='answer-id-45145' class='answer answer-7' value='45145' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7735\", \"answer-id-45145\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45145' id='answer-label-45145' class='answer label-7'><span>adoption<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7735' id='answer-id-45146' class='answer answer-7' value='45146' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7735\", \"answer-id-45146\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45146' id='answer-label-45146' class='answer label-7'><span>keeping families together<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Culturally __________ services are developed specifically for members of particular racial and ethnic groups.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7737' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7737' id='answer-id-45141' class='answer answer-8' value='45141' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7737\", \"answer-id-45141\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45141' id='answer-label-45141' class='answer label-8'><span>specific<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7737' id='answer-id-45142' class='answer answer-8' value='45142' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7737\", \"answer-id-45142\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45142' id='answer-label-45142' class='answer label-8'><span>responsive<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Culturally ____________ services are designed to respond respectfully and effectively to people of various cultures.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7741' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7741' id='answer-id-45073' class='answer answer-9' value='45073' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7741\", \"answer-id-45073\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45073' id='answer-label-45073' class='answer label-9'><span>specific<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7741' id='answer-id-45074' class='answer answer-9' value='45074' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7741\", \"answer-id-45074\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45074' id='answer-label-45074' class='answer label-9'><span>responsive<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  When referring undocumented children and families for services, caseworkers will want to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7742' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7742' id='answer-id-45075' class='answer answer-10' value='45075' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7742\", \"answer-id-45075\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45075' id='answer-label-45075' class='answer label-10'><span>ensure that these families can access services without risking their immigration status<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7742' id='answer-id-45076' class='answer answer-10' value='45076' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7742\", \"answer-id-45076\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45076' id='answer-label-45076' class='answer label-10'><span>determine whether certain services are available to people who are not US citizens while simultaneously protecting a family's privacy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7742' id='answer-id-45077' class='answer answer-10' value='45077' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7742\", \"answer-id-45077\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45077' id='answer-label-45077' class='answer label-10'><span>coordinate a warm hand-off to service providers to cultivate feelings of trust and security for the family<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7742' id='answer-id-45078' class='answer answer-10' value='45078' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7742\", \"answer-id-45078\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45078' id='answer-label-45078' class='answer label-10'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. \u00a0She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary: \u00a0This course explores culturally specific and responsive strategies for working with immigrant and refugee families. \u00a0The course highlights the unique strengths of immigrant and refugee families, including a focus on family, education, work, faith, and community. \u00a0The course also examines specific challenges faced by immigrant and refugee families, including difficulties with acculturation, language, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,18,49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-children","category-cultural-competence","category-families"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=45130"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45130\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=45130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=45130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=45130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}