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“They tippy toe around the race issue”: The impact of a Title IV‐E program on culturally informed practice for child welfare students
Author(s) -
Greeno Elizabeth J.,
Fedina Lisa,
Rushovich Berenice,
Moore Jessica E.,
Linsenmeyer Debra,
Wirt Christopher
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
child and family social work
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1365-2206
pISSN - 1356-7500
DOI - 10.1111/cfs.12355
Subject(s) - cultural humility , welfare , cultural competence , psychology , perception , focus group , competence (human resources) , humility , cultural diversity , medical education , pedagogy , culturally sensitive , social psychology , sociology , medicine , political science , law , neuroscience , anthropology
Abstract This study examines changes in MSW students' perceived cultural competence across 11 child welfare practice skills before and after participation in a University's Title IV‐E program and explores students' perceptions of cultural competency and cultural humility. The findings indicate modest gains across all 11 practice skills; however, focus group interviews revealed that students do not necessarily feel prepared to conduct culturally competent practice with children and families. A culturally informed practice in public child welfare is discussed and includes training implications for Title IV‐E programs.