Culturally Responsive Partnerships with Immigrant Children And Families
Reflect on levels of culture and care within immigrant communities, with examples from West African culture. Explore strategies to build strong partnerships with families and identify ways to advocate for equitable, culturally responsive early childhood programs that support the success of all children in care.
This self-study was written by Jamesetta Ross Diggs, founder of Beyond Early Initiatives, an agency dedicated to improving early childhood program quality and trauma-informed care. With a background in Early Childhood Development and extensive experience with diverse families, she supports caregivers and professionals in fostering young children’s healthy development. She created the Early Connections Parent-Child Interaction Cards and is a 2024–2026 Zero to Three Fellow and 2023 Child Care Advocate.
- Knowledge and Competency Framework Area -
- III: Relationships with Families (10 Hours)
- CDA Content Area -
- IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (10 Hours)
- Level 1 - Explores
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