Working with African American families

This short guide helps public and private child welfare staff in their work with prospective and current African American foster, adoptive, and kinship families. It offers a brief historical perspective, discusses the strengths of African American families, and offers tips on being culturally competent.

Author: AdoptUSKids

Published: 2010

Last revised: 2012

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Working with African American Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Families (4.7 MB PDF)