This course identifies the social, economic, cultural, and structural diversity of families while describing the specific approaches, strategies, and programs to facilitate inclusions. Students will increase their understanding of the impact of immigration, and adaptation to a new culture, on family life and parenting. They will learn about the impact of discrimination and how to apply this understanding to their work with Indigenous children and families. Using a strength-based approach, this course examines the family life cycle, stages of parenting, and the impact of poverty, low literacy, trauma, diverse physical/cognitive abilities and family violence on the child’s mastery of developmental tasks and family functioning.

Other Prerequisites: Schedule B Type CRC: works with children and vulnerable adults

Lecture Hours: 45