Culturally Responsive Practices when Working with System Involved Latinx Families

Rosa Revuelta

Training Description

There is a disproportionate number of Latinx youth who come in contact with the various county, criminal and school systems. Whether these youth and families enter the various service provider systems by choice, not by choice and/or by need, these families need the support of case managers, social workers, and therapists. As service providers our understanding of their culture, their specific needs and ways to engage effectively will be a large determinant of their ability to successfully move out of these systems. This requires culturally responsive practice embedded in to every aspect of the work we do. During this training participants will learn about the complex cultural diversity of Latinx communities, how to engage them effectively and ways to put these strategies into practice.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the complexity of diverse Latinx populations
• Identify at least one (1) culturally responsive strategy that you can use when working with Latinx youth and families
• Apply interventions that are considered best practices for providing services to Latinx youth and families.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM The Latinx experience: beliefs, culture and customs

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM BREAK (CEUs will not be issued for this time)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM The Barriers - Trauma and Racism and Systems

11:30 AM - 11: 40 AM BREAK (CEUs will not be issued for this time)

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM Understanding what the community needs from you

12:20 PM - 12:25 PM BREAK (CEUs will not be issued for this time)

12:24 PM - 1:00 PM Strategies for Engagement

Meet Our Trainer

Rosa Revuelta, MA, MNA is a first-generation Chicana with over 15 years of experience working in the social sector as an advocate, trainer and community educator. Her work meets at the intersection of gender equity and racial justice by focuses on supporting and empowering the community and professionals in the field. Much of her worked has been alongside underserved and underrepresented communities of color. As an advocate Rosa provided direct services and crisis counseling to survivors and their families, helping them navigate system. As a trainer, she has facilitated workshops for community members, professional staff, and governmental organizations on topics of oppressions, gender-based violence, racial equity and cultural responsiveness. Rosa enjoys helping others learn and grow and has works to increase staff’s knowledge and skills through coaching and leadership development. Rosa is a lifelong learner and holds a Bachelors in Social Work, a Master in Mexican American Studies, a Masters in Nonprofit Administration and a Certificate in Design Learning.

This course meets the qualifications for (3.50) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center, CAMFT Provider #045295.