Contents
1. Families in the 21st Century
Serra Acar and Eleanor W. Lynch
2. Cultural, Ethnic, and Linguistic Diversity
Serra Acar and Eleanor W. Lynch
3. Families in Context: Conceptual Frameworks for Understanding and Supporting Families
Serra Acar and Marci J. Hanson
4. Traditional and Evolving Family Roles and Functions
Serra Acar and Eleanor W. Lynch
5. Families with Children with Disabilities
Serra Acar and Marci J. Hanson
6. Families Living in Poverty
Serra Acar and Marci J. Hanson
7. Family Life at Risk: Pressure from Outside and Turmoil Within
Serra Acar and Eleanor W. Lynch
8. Creating Family-Professional Alliances
Serra Acar and Eleanor W. Lynch
9. Communicating and Collaborating with Families
Serra Acar and Marci J. Hanson
10. Strategies for Supporting Families
Serra Acar and Marci J. Hanson
Appendix 10A: Getting To Know Each Family
11. Infant Mental Health
Lisa Terry, Elvia Cortes, and Patricia M. Blasco
12. Special Considerations for Working with and Supporting Foster Caregivers and Foster Children
Kelly Brown and Ashley Falandys
Appendix 12A: Inclusivity Checklist for Foster Caregivers and Children
13. Families Who Are Homeless
Katherine T. Volk
Conclusion
Serra Acar and Marci J. Hanson
Index