Participants will learn cultural context and how professionals working with families become culturally competent; the role of acculturation and assimilation as it pertains to the family dynamic; the role of stories in cultural identity; Collective vs. Individually focused styles of parenting; and the importance of parental goal development.

Event date: January 11, 2010

Event time: 8:30 am - Noon (8.30-9am registration and light breakfast)

This event will be held at Westside Children's Center, 12120 Wagner Street, Culver City, CA 90230