Blended families

Purpose
The purpose of this project is to provide you with a basic understanding of the variety of families that exist. You will learn about one family structure/situation and about several others through the sharing of families by other members of the class.
What It Is
You will research and report on a family situation or culture that is unfamiliar to you. You will synthesize your research, include general strategies that are helpful in working with children and families who are part of this family, write a reflection, and share the information in class on 9/14/21.
What You Do
Select the population you wish to study based on your own inexperience or unfamiliarity with the family situation or culture of that population 0R one that you know something about but would like to go beyond the tip of the iceberg to learnmore because it’s relevant to your current or future work.

Complete the research component by utilizing at least four reputable sources, one each from the following and one from another sources: Research article from the library database, Library Book, Credible website

Your paper should begin with a cover sheet.

After the cover sheet you’ll create a 4-5-page research paper (double spaced, 12 point font). Synthesize the research you obtained by including information describing the general characteristics of the family structure/situation and specific needs or issues that may be unique to this population or that are important for a person to understand when working with these families

The paper should include a1-page Summary of General Strategies based on what you learned about the family you studied, explain general strategies that are helpful in working with children and families who are a part of this population.

This paper should also include a1-page Reflection to close out your writing with: insights you gained about family situations and cultures;
what you will use with the families you work with; and
how this information has helped you personally and/or professionally.

Create a Reference Page (bibliography) and document your sources using the APA guidelines. This Reference page is not included in the 4-5 pages. This written portion of the project is due 9/10/21

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