González-Santin, E. & Perry T. (Eds.). (2003, reprinted 2008). Understanding the Cultural Context: Working with American Indian Children and Families. Phoenix: ArtCraft, Inc.

Details: Available only in paperback: 352 pages + cover, illustrated chapter covers, sample tests/exams for each chapter.

Language: English

Dimensions: 7 x 9 inches

Description:
In the forward the editors state: “This curriculum requires the reader to be familiar with the ICWA and the ASFA, assuming a basic understanding of the legislation and the practices associated with each of the laws. Also a basic understanding of child welfare practice is helpful to the reader in understanding some of the child welfare practice differences noted in the curriculum.  With this in mind, the editors are hopeful that the use of this material will aid both state and tribal workers in improving the delivery of child welfare services to American Indian children and families.”

Look Inside:
FAMILY PRESERVATION WITH AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Hilary Weaver, D.S.W.

FAMILY-CENTERED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
E. Daniel Edwards, D.S.W. and Margie Egbert Edwards, Ph.D

THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT AND THE ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT: A CURRICULUM
Dr. Paul J. Matté III, Ph.D., J.D.

COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES: RESOURCES, SERVICES, CHALLENGES, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY PRACTICE WITH AMERICAN INDIANS
Eddie F. Brown, D.S.W. and Gordon E. Limb, Ph.D.

CLINICAL PRACTICES WITH AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Robert W. Robin, Ph.D.

COURT RELATED CHILD WELFARE PRACTICE
Veronica Geronimo, M.S.W., J.D.

PERMANENCY PLANNING FOR INDIAN CHILDREN
Edited by Nadja Printup-Jones, M.S.W.

Excerpt:
“In today’s world of Indian self-determination, human service workers have to adapt to major changes in their approach to working with tribal communities, families, and children. Workers, at all organizational levels, are being challenged to pull away from old stereotypes and problem-oriented practices that have dictated the way outside agencies and organizations have historically dealt with tribal communities. This new approach focuses on a strengths-based, empowerment approach where tribal communities are viewed as the asset through which effective family and children services are being developed.” (p. 114)
      - Taken from Chapter Four: Community-Based Family and Children Services, Eddie F. Brown, D.S.W. and Gordon E. Limb, Ph.D.

Contact:
Understanding the Cultural Context: Working with American Indian Children and Families is available for $24.95 per book. To obtain a copy contact: Office of American Indian Projects, A.S.U., School of Social Work, 411 North Central Ave., Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85004  Telephone: (602) 496-0099 E-Mail: oaip@asu.edu, subject heading: UCCtext