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WASCLA SUMMIT 2014 Presented by Ginger Kwan 206-372-1072 gingerk@multiculturalfamilies.org http://multiculturalfamilies.orggingerk@multiculturalfamilies.org Open Doors for Multicultural Families
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How we created relevant services for our constituents/ clients? How we address barriers to equal access for LEP population?
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History of Open Doors for Multicultural Families Who we are? Why do we exist? When did we start? Target population Values and beliefs Vision
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Mission Statement To ensure that diverse families who have family members with developmental disabilities and special health care needs have equal access to culturally and linguistically appropriate information, resources, and services. We promote culturally competent services through community collaboration, training and partnerships.
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Families We Serve
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Service Model & Delivery Cultural Brokering Service Model Service Delivery: Person/Family Centered, Cultural Reciprocity, Empowerment Remove both language and cultural barriers
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Our Staff Team & Volunteers
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Mixed with parents of children with special needs and professionals work in the field. Trained bilingual/bicultural staff. Trusted Sources of target population. Parent mentors & advocates. Diverse community members
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Outcomes LEP youth, parents and families Equal access to resources, information and services in a meaningful way. Organizational achievement
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