This course will focus on cultural diversity in American children and families with a specific focus on the intersection of culture, ethnicity with different family stressors, and how they relate to Kentucky children and families. Implications will be considered for designing and implementing culturally sensitive educational and community programs targeting families facing various stressors. Study of the variations in beliefs, traditions, values and cultural practices in American families and how to leverage these in programmatic efforts to build resiliency in children, families, schools, and communities.

This course will focus on cultural diversity in American children and families with a specific focus on the intersection of culture, ethnicity with different family stressors, and how they relate to Kentucky children and families. Implications will be considered for designing and implementing culturally sensitive educational and community programs targeting families facing various stressors. Study of the variations in beliefs, traditions, values and cultural practices in American families and how to leverage these in programmatic efforts to build resiliency in children, families, schools, and communities.