I chose to work with a family from Hong Kong. I will work as a family and children service worker. I know that coming from another ountry will be intimidating to the family. I will get to know the family better by visiting them in their home, through having conversations with them and asking them about their customs, beliefs, and traditions, obtaining information about their country and the specific place where they resided, and attending diversity trainings so that I can offer them the best service and support possible.
I hope that these preparations will benefit both myself and the family by allowing me to become more comfortable with the family so that I do not insult them in anyway. It will also help me provide the services that the family may need because I will know their expectations. The family will be able to have a smooth transition into this country because I have taken the time to understand them and their needs. I can help them with additional resources and work with them to obtain their goals in this country.
Wow, Michele! You have some important ways to connect with the family! I especially liked how you mentioned conducting a home visit. I also liked how you discussed finding services that the family may need. Great post!
ReplyDeleteKristi
Hi Michele,
ReplyDeleteI think thats great that you will visit your family first in their home to understand their customs, beliefs, and traditions, and allowing yourself to become more comfortable with them as well as the family, allowing them to be comfortable in their transition to their new country.