Helping Somali Families Thrive in the United States 

Our partners at Gamble-Skogmo Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy developed a short animated video for child welfare workers and other providers who work with Somali families. The audience will learn about some important components of Somali culture that are shared by the majority of Somalis and some of the challenges Somali immigrant parents may face upon arrival to the United States. It describes some ways in which professionals engaging with Somali families may misinterpret cultural differences as problems, and offers ways of engaging cultural humility practices to approach their supporting role in a way that enhances the many culturally rooted strengths Somali parents possess. Child welfare workers can use this resource to improve their service for Somali families and ensure the best outcomes for them and their children.
This video was supported in part by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Children and Family Services division.
Authors: Johara Suleiman, MSW, LICSW; Wendy Haight, PhD
Additional resources:
Somali American Parent Organization: www.mnsapa.org
Ayada Leads: www.ayadaleads...
Pearls of Hope Community Center: pearlsofhopemn...