The Cultural Awareness, Respect, and Engagement (C.A.R.E.) Toolkit was developed to assist home visitors to engage and serve diverse populations and improve practice in cross cultural settings. Toolkit materials demonstrate the importance of understanding culture and its impact on practice. Materials were developed in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting and Project LAUNCH programs and the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research (KU-CPPR). This multimedia toolkit features a variety of resources to assist you in serving diverse populations everywhere.
Webcasts Exploring Concepts of Culture
Culture (3 Videos)
Collectivistic vs. Individualistic
Concepts of Time
Acculturation
Communication (2 videos)
Additional Resources
- Cultural Competence Checklist: A Personal Reflection Tool
- Growing the Heartland: How Immigrants Offset Population Decline & An Aging Workforce in Midwest Metropolitan Areas
- Growing Your Capacity to Engage Diverse Communities
- How Do I Become Culturally Competent?
- How to Communicate With a Non-Native English Speaker
- Raising Children In a New Country: An Illustrated Handbook
- Strategies For Success in Local Early Childhood Parent Outreach Activities Among Diverse Cultures
- Talking Points: Head Start and Refugee Provider Communication Guide
- The Changing Face of the United States: The Influence of Culture on Early Child Development