Re: race matching and child welfare

[<Dderezotes@xxxxxxx>]

The research I have seen would agree with Beth -- with adequate training. Dennette

In a message dated 11/24/2003 12:24:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, ECounselor617@xxxxxx writes:

> 
> 
> I am the Coordinator of a similar program and I assure you that if your counselors are aptly trained, race will not be a consideration.  We work with the "most at-risk" families in Hillsborough county.  There have been situations when a family has requested a counselor of a specific race or has refused to work with a counselor of a specific race.   When that occurs, I and our Counselor Supervisor sit with them, hear the concerns and present them with the challenge of embracing growth; of understanding that the counseling process is not about the counselor; it is about the client.
> 
> Hope that this helps.
> Beth Donnellan, M.Ed,CAPP,CAAP-1
> Prevention Coordinator
> DACCO
> 
> "Donna Mullins" <mullinsd@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> >It's illegal to consider race in making a placement except for the
> >specific needs of a specific child.  That might actually 
> be a violation
> >of the law.
> >
> >>>> bill_higginsus@xxxxxxxxx 11/21/03 17:02 PM >>>
> >We are running a training for new workers.  Someone
> >asked about matching the race of the child with the
> >race of the worker.  Is there any research on this
> >topic?  Does it seem to make a difference?  
> >
> >Bill Higgins
> >
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Dennette Derezotes
Children and Family Research Center
School of Social Work
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign