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The Importance of Cultural Knowledge When working with Families Who have Experienced Homelessness
Through the Infant-Toddler Discovery project we have learned about the realities of families with very young children in supportive housing and the realities of the staff dedicated to serving the families. The discovery process allowed us to learn from formerly homeless families the influence of cultural knowledge or lack of knowledge on the parents’ ability to care for and raise their children. This exploration is particularly important because of the diversity in families being served and those designing and providing services. This article is the second publication from the Infant Toddler Discovery Project.
Infant Toddler Discovery Project
The goal of the Infant Toddler Discovery Project is to increase the understanding of the experiences and needs of homeless families with very young children and thereby, improve health and developmental outcomes for the children. This processes will bring attention to, compile information and resources to families with very young children who have experienced the trauma of homelessness.