Assessing challenges and barriers for bilingual caregivers to be effective placements for Spanish-speaking youth

Graduation Date

2016

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016

Committee Chair Name

Yvonne Doble

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Spanish speaking youth, Placement, Latinos, Hispanics, Barriers, Caregivers, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Bilingual, Foster care, Child welfare

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to assess what bilingual caregivers need to know in order to be effective placements for Spanish-speaking youth in the foster care system in a rural northern California county. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with community service providers, focusing initially on bilingual service providers and others serving the Spanish-speaking community in a rural northern California county.Themes were gathered from the interviews completed with the community service providers. The themes bring forward the service provider's understanding of the issues facing bilingual caregivers in a rural northern California county. The themes that were found through the interviews describe the barriers and challenges that arise for bilingual caregivers and the Spanish speaking youth in the foster care system. Recommendations are provided on the best way to support the bilingual caregivers through issues that may arise, so they may become an effective placement.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/st74cs75f

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