1 WHAT'S INSIDE Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies BULLETINS FOR PROFESSIONALS | OCTOBER 2022 References Overview Like other families in the United States, immigrant and refugee families may encounter the child welfare system following reports of child maltreatment. While these families have many of the same needs as other families, they also face unique challenges as they navigate the child welfare system. Immigration issues in child welfare differ across jurisdictions depending on location (e.g., proximity to border regions) and the concentration of resident immigrants and refugees, and there are certain policies and practices that agencies can implement to best serve these populations. This bulletin describes strategies that child welfare agencies can use at the systems level to improve case outcomes for immigrant and refugee children, youth, and families. Systemwide strategies for working with immigrant and refugee families Conclusion Children’s Bureau/ACYF/ACF/HHS | 800.394.3366 | | https://www.childwelfare.gov Email: [email protected]
Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies
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