Afghan Newcomers to Minnesota: Important Information for Child Welfare and County Practitioners (0.5 hours)
Authors: Patricia Shannon, MSW, PhD, LP, Will Carlson, MSW, LICSW
Published: August 2023
In this 4-part video module, child welfare workers will learn about some important components of Afghan culture that are shared by the majority of and some of the challenges Afghan immigrant parents may face upon arrival to the United States. It describes some ways in which professionals engaging with families may misinterpret cultural differences as problems, and offers ways of engaging cultural humility practices to approach their supporting role in a way that enhances the many culturally rooted strengths these parents possess.
Watch the Modules:
- Meeting the Experts
- Background Historical and Cultural Information for Culturally-informed Practice
- Greeting, Communicating, and Joining with Afghan Families
- Cultural Expectations, Differences, and Tips for Providing Responsive Support
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In this 4-part video module, child welfare workers will learn about some important components of Afghan culture that are shared by the majority of and some of the challenges Afghan immigrant parents may face upon arrival to the United States.