Trauma-Informed Care:
Supporting Afghan Families with Young Children
A partnership between the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing and First 5 Alameda
Moderator: Zarin Noor, MD, MPH
Pediatrician, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland,
Co-Director of the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing
Panelists:
Goli Hashemi,OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, MPH, PhD Candidate (Public Health)
Samuel Merritt University and ARTogether
Gulshan Yusufzai
Executive Dir. Muslim American Society Social Services Foundation
Diep Tran, RN
Public Health Nurse, Alameda County Healthy Homes Dept.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
12PM - 2PM (Pacific Time)
Register by May 16
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DESCRIPTION
Alameda County is home to one of the largest Afghan populations in the UnitedStates. Due to recent events in Afghanistanthere has been an influx of new arrivals inthe Bay Area, many of whom arrive withyoung children and youth.
Part one of the Afghan Families series,“Bringing Cultural Awareness to Workingwith Afghan Families” provided a historicalcontext and reviewed current eventsleading to Afghan families' arrival in theU.S. as well as providing an understandingof the cultural beliefs and values of theAfghan community, the unique culturalbackground of Afghan refugees and theirfamilies, and how their experiences withwar, displacement, and trauma can impacttheir mental health.
In this second part of the series, we willhear from local providers who work directlywith Afghan families. With a focus onproviding trauma-informed care, they willshare their experiences and providecontext, tips and resources for supportingAfghan families, specifically those withyoung children and youth.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Providers working with immigrants andimmigrant families.
A link to the online training will beprovided to registered attendees closerto the event date.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will be able to:
+Describe challenges faced by Afghannewcomer families
+Identify 2 tips for cultural awareness tobuild trust with Afghan families
+Identify 2 ways providers can supportAfghan families
+Name at least 2 community organizationsin the Bay Area
AGENDA
12pm Welcome and Introductions
Moderator: Dr. Zarin Noor
Panelists Presentations
Panel Discussion
Help Me Grow ResourcesPresentation
Q&A
2pm Adjourn
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SPACE LIMITED TO 300 ATTENDEES. COST:
There is no cost to attend.
CANCELLATIONS:
F5AC reserves the right to cancel if minimum registration requirements are not met. If this happens a full refund will be given if payment was received.
CEUs: No CEUS.
REFUND POLICY:
To receive a full refund,cancellations must occur 5 business days before the event by emailing
[email protected]
or calling (510) 227-6973. After this time, no refunds will be given. Refunds will be issued within 5 - 10business days.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Please notify
[email protected]
or call (510) 227-697310 days in advance if you have special needs that require accommodation (e.g., interpreter, dietaryrestriction, accommodations for accessibility).
GRIEVANCES:
While First 5 Alameda County goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues which come to the attention of the First 5 staff which will require intervention and/or action on the part of the staff. Please read First 5 Grievance Procedure
and/or contact Catherine Rosillo Training Administrator, [email protected] or (510) 227-6938.
