What are diverse family systems?
Diverse family structures can include: Single parent (divorced or never-married) Blended (biological parent and another parent figure to whom s/he may or may not be married) Unmarried biological parents. Polyamorous parents (multiple romantic partners in household)
What are examples of family diversity?
Diversity within families takes many forms; for example, children may be raised by grandparents, an incarcerated parent, a parent whose race is different from their own, or two mothers.
How can families support cultural diversity?
Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
- Respect the Uniqueness of Each Family System.
- Develop a Personalized Relationship with Families.
- Communicate in Culturally Appropriate Ways.
- Recruit Staff Who View Diversity as an Asset.
- Evaluate Process and Outcomes.
What is the most needed resource by families?
Results of the current study showed that social resources, particularly the help within the family, were cited as the next most adequate family resources.
What are the reasons for family diversity?
Increased Family Diversity
- Divorce more accesible.
- Marriage less needed e.g decline in religious influence has made cohabitation more acceptable.
- Changing social attitudes e.g single-parents more accepted.
- Changes in the position of women (less likely to be pressured into marriage & parentage)
How do you build relationships with diverse families?
Next steps: Strategies for engaging all families
- Collaborate with Families on Ways to Be Involved.
- Provide family members with opportunities to develop participation skills.
- Express high expectations for family-school partnerships.
- Communicate with families in person.
- Recognize diverse family structures.
How can we engage diverse families in school?
To learn more about different cultures, consider visiting ethnic grocery stores, places of worship, or community centers. Or ask families if they have cultural resources that could be shared to build understanding among staff and other families. Review your current parent engagement efforts.
What is important of family resources?
Families are the most important economic units in society. A human resource (children) causes a need to manage other resources (money, energy, time). Resource management can help strengthen relationships. Families will always need resource management to survive.
What are some resources for families in poverty or distress?
9 Financial Resources for Families in Need
- Housing and Urban Development.
- United Way.
- Universal Service Administrative Company.
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- Women, Infants and Children.
- Child Care and Development Fund.
- National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
What is meant by material factors when explaining family diversity?
Material factors: Greater affluence, greater geographical and social mobility. The greater economic independence of women, increased lifespan. Values: People are increasingly likely to view their circumstances in terms of what’s best for them – their rights.
How to support diverse families in urban schools?
Individualizing communication is an effective way to recognize and welcome diverse family structures. While urban schools may face complex challenges in providing effective education for children who speak many languages, they also have access to resources and supports not found in suburban and rural areas.
What do teachers need to know about diverse families?
Teachers who are aware of diverse families can intentionally loop in examples and encourage children to realize that every family looks different. “The most natural approach is to create an environment that celebrates all differences as a whole,” Kurtz says.
How to recognize and welcome diverse family structures?
Individualizing communication is an effective way to recognize and welcome diverse family structures. As teachers, we need to begin by reflecting on our own spiritual experiences, biases, knowledge bases, and identities.
How to celebrate diverse families in the ECE?
Teachers who are aware of diverse families can intentionally loop in examples and encourage children to realize that every family looks different. “The most natural approach is to create an environment that celebrates all differences as a whole,” Kurtz says. 2. Add a few characters to dramatic play environments
