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Clearinghouse Resource
Title
Cultural Orientation for Children with Refugee Backgrounds
Authors/Editors
Phrasavath, Thavisouk
Kuras, Ellen
Publisher(s)
Salt Lake City, UT: Catholic Community Services of Utah
Source Information (Journal Title, Date, Length)
June 2009, 51 pages
Description of Resource
This guide was created by a research team at the University of Utah in collaboration with Catholic Community Services and other refugee resettlement agencies in Utah. It is designed to help refugee children ages 8-14 adjust to U.S. culture and includes interactive lessons on laws and safety, school rules and skills, social skills, money management, emotional health, claiming your culture, and family roles.
Languages
English