The CRAF-E4 Family Engagement Model [electronic resource] : Building Practitioners' Competence to Work with Diverse Families
Iruka, Iheoma.
Curenton, Stephanie.
Eke, Winnie.
Burlington : Elsevier Science,
2014.
 This book lays out how mental health practitioners can best engage parents in their children's education for the child's best educational outcome. The book presents several different engagement strategies, allowing for differences in socio-political, cultural, and parental beliefs and understandings. Topics include information from early childhood, family processes, efficacy, racial socialization, and social capital.    While of interest to educators and parents, this book is written primarily for the clinician, in particular clinicians working with vulnerable child and parent populati
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Front Cover; The CRAF-E4 Family Engagement Model; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; 1 CRAF-E4: Increasing the Capacity and Engagement of Diverse Families; 1.1 Description of the CRAF-E4; 1.2 CRAF-4E-Implications for Practice; 1.2.1 Expectation; 1.2.2 Education; 1.2.3 Exploration; 1.2.4 Empowerment; 1.3 Using the CRAF-E4 to Enhance Family Engagement; 2 The Diversity of Families and Changing Demographic Trends; 2.1 The Changing Face of U.S. Families; 2.1.1 Poverty; 2.1.2 Family Structure; 2.1.2.1 "Breadwinner Moms"; 2.1.2.2 Single Parenthood; 2.1.2.3 Same-Sex Parents; 2.1.3 Immigration
2.2 Implications for Practice2.2.1 Expanding the Meaning of Family Engagement; 2.2.2 Explore Diversity! Suggestions for Activities and Strategies for Building Relationships with Families; 2.3 Reflection Questions for Teachers and Practitioners; 3 Providing Resources to Help Address Challenges Faced by Families; 3.1 Becoming Educated About the Challenges; 3.1.1 Education Challenges; 3.1.2 Employment Challenges; 3.1.3 Physical Health Challenges; 3.1.4 Mental Health Challenges; 3.2 Implications for Practice; 3.2.1 Educate Yourself About Challenges! Suggestions and Strategies for Practice
3.3 Reflection Questions4 Understanding the Strengths and Resilience of Diverse Families; 4.1 Building on the Strengths and Resiliency of Diverse Families; 4.1.1 Close-Knit Extended Families; 4.1.1.1 The Role of Grandparents; 4.1.1.2 The Role of Elders; 4.1.2 Religiosity and Spirituality; 4.1.3 Cultural Socialization; 4.1.4 Key Cultural value of "Showing Respect"; 4.2 Implications for Practice; 4.3 Reflection Questions; 5 Examination of Teachers' and Practitioners' Biases; 5.1 Addressing Practitioner Bias; 5.2 Implications for Practice; 5.3 Reflection Questions; Summary; References
 This book lays out how mental health practitioners can best engage parents in their children's education for the child's best educational outcome. The book presents several different engagement strategies, allowing for differences in socio-political, cultural, and parental beliefs and understandings. Topics include information from early childhood, family processes, efficacy, racial socialization, and social capital.    While of interest to educators and parents, this book is written primarily for the clinician, in particular clinicians working with vulnerable child and parent populati
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