Final Report - RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
Final Report - RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
Final Report - RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
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APPENDIX C: CULTURAL COMPETENCY<br />
6. Empowerment and Advocacy: Individuals working within all levels <strong>of</strong> the System <strong>of</strong> Care are<br />
aware <strong>of</strong> the effect <strong>of</strong> policies and programs on diverse client populations, advocating for and<br />
with children, youth and families when appropriate.<br />
7. Diverse Workforce: Individuals working within all levels <strong>of</strong> the System <strong>of</strong> Care support and<br />
advocate for recruitment, admissions, hiring and retention efforts in programs and agencies<br />
that ensure diversity within the system.<br />
8. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Education: Individuals working within all levels <strong>of</strong> the System <strong>of</strong> Care advocate<br />
for and participate in educational and training programs that help advance cultural competence<br />
within the system.<br />
9. Language Diversity: Individuals working within all levels <strong>of</strong> the System <strong>of</strong> Care seek to<br />
provide or advocate for the provision <strong>of</strong> information, referrals and services in the language<br />
appropriate to the client, which may include the use <strong>of</strong> interpreters.<br />
10. Cross-Cultural Leadership: Individuals working within all levels <strong>of</strong> the System <strong>of</strong> Care are<br />
able to communicate information about diverse client groups to other pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
System <strong>of</strong> Care Task Force <strong>Report</strong> (January 2003) 76