BH002J Cultural Humility 6 CEUs TIVE041-202580

The following learning objectives are more relevant for professionals who interface with foster youth but are not county child welfare workers (such as educators, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, court personnel, etc.):

•KNOWLEDGE: The professional will recognize how a foster youth's cultural background and placement experiences may influence their behavior, trust in systems, and engagement with services.

•SKILL: Using their professional context, the professional will develop culturally responsive approaches to build rapport with foster youth from diverse backgrounds while respecting their unique lived experiences.

•VALUES: The professional will examine how their own professional culture, institutional norms, and personal beliefs may create barriers for foster youth, and will commit to adapting their practice to be more culturally accessible and responsive.

These objectives focus on helping allied professionals understand the unique cultural considerations when working with foster youth, develop practical engagement skills that honor cultural diversity, and recognize how professional systems themselves may need adaptation to better serve these young people.