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. The first section, Webcasts, contains eight modules ranging from introductory overviews to detailed explanations of different cultural concepts. The Working with Specific Populations section allows you to click to view interactive webpages featuring resources for specific cultures. The Resources section provides links to additional resources to assist you in serving diverse populations everywhere.
Webcasts
Working with Specific Populations
Additional Resources
Working with Refugees
Best Practices for Welcoming Refugees (Rachel Pollock, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas)
Bridging Refugee Youth (BRYCS)
Cultural Orientation Resource Center
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
General
Cultural Competence Checklist: A Personal Reflection Tool
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