Africa.
Africa is the name of the country that I don't know much about.
Five ways to prepare from this family:
1.Research things about the culture of the family
2.Purchase things related to their culture that may be important for them to feel comfortable.
3.Be careful to use the correct language when talking to them and not say the wrong thing.
4. Make sure the other staff are also on board and don't say he wrong things that may offend the family.
5. Learn some language to help communicate with the family better.
I think that learning everything about the family first would be helpful, I would assume that alot of information would come from the agency handling the family was coming from. I think the things would help the family and I to get off to a good start as we get to know each other.
I love that your post was consice but also very informative! Your mentioned talking with staff which is terrific. I worked alone for so many years that, that is not the first place my mind goes but your are so right in making sure that staff does not comment any microaggressions.
ReplyDeleteJenn Pore`
Jo, good ideas for preparing for a family from Africa. However, remember that Africa is not a country. It is a continent. There are many different countries and many different cultures, languages, etc throughout. You can never assume that people from Africa share the same culture and life experiences. For example, look at the difference between those in Egypt versus those in Tanzania or Ethiopia, Nigeria, etc. (all countries in Africa).
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