How might a lack of cultural competence be harmful to an African American or Native American family involved in the child welfare system?

After reading Chapter 4 entirely, respond to the questions below. Also give feedback to one other classmate:

A) Define informed consent, mandated clients, confidentiality, duty to warn and duty to protect laws and discuss the impact of policies and legislation on the helping professions and clients they serve?

B) How might a lack of cultural competence be harmful to an African American or Native American family involved in the child welfare system?

In what ways might the contentious history between certain populations and the child welfare system influence current trends and attitudes among members of those populations today?

C) Describe the various aspects of generalist practice, comparing and contrasting generalist and specialty practice. Why is generalist practice important?

D) Telemental health is the practice of delivering clinical health care services via technology assisted media or other electronic means between a practitioner and a client who are located in two different locations.

Treatment is considered to take place where the client is. With telemental health, social workers must make sure they are practicing legally and ethically; following state licensure regulations; and adhering to state and federal practice guidelines and payer contract agreements.

What are your thoughts about the informed consent form listed in the attached below for social work telemental health sessions:

click:https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Legal/HIPAA-Help-For-Social-Workers/Telemental-Health

How might a lack of cultural competence be harmful to an African American or Native American family involved in the child welfare system?
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