What to do for Week 8

Topics: Introduction to immigration and immigrant families

Step 1: Read the required readings and resources

Step 2: Reflect on any additional comments and/or thoughts you might want to add to the class discussion based on the materials.

Step 3: Review the case of Lina's Immigration Journey and note the discussion questions for the class meeting

Step 4: Respond to the week’s discussion boards.

 Suggested discussion questions for synchronous (zoom) session:

1. What lived experiences have you had with immigrant children and families? In child welfare? 
2. How do you engage with the legal aspects of immigration in your practice?
3. What is the importance of understanding the pre-migration stage in child welfare practice?
4. Have you ever experienced culture shock when you encountered or entered a new culture? What was that experience like?
5. How are human rights for immigrants applied in child welfare?