Blog Assignment: Welcoming Families From Around the World

• The name of “your” family’s country of origin
• Philippines
• At least five ways in which you will prepare yourself to be culturally responsive towards this family
• Initiate conversation via email/ or snail mail with the family, assessing language preferences and the need for a translator or information in home languge Then provide enrollment information including child/family questionnaire, which assesses information about culture, customs, child rearing practices, and goals for child in early childhood program.
• Initiate conversation with other early childhood professionals in the Philippines, to gain an understanding of current trends and issues in the field.
• Research cultural beliefs and child rearing practices in Philippines
• Research and purchase materials and props that represent the families culture and incorporate family culture throughout center, including meals
• Research and purchase books and music that represent home language, as well as incorporate home language throughout center
• Schedule an orientation meeting prior to start in childcare to open lines of communication and form positive relationship. Also provide resources for families new in area to ensure smooth transition.
• A brief statement describing in what ways you hope that these preparations will benefit both you and the family
• I would hope these steps would help create a strong bond and open lines of communication, as well as provide the feeling that the family and their culture are both respected and welcome in the facility