Title
Spanish-English Bilingual Social Workers: Meeting the Linguistic Needs of Latino/a Clients
Department/School
Social Work
Date of this version
2015
Document Type
Article
Keywords
bilingual social workers, delivery of services, Latino/a client, Spanish-English bilingual social workers
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2014.991982
Abstract
Speaking with clients in Spanish is one aspect of providing culturally appropriate services among the growing Latino population in the United States; however, the lack of Spanish-English bilingual social workers in rural communities in the Midwest necessitates an examination of social service providers. In this practice corner article, the author (a) reviews background information on bilingual social workers and (b) examines social service providers in the state of Minnesota who employ bilingual social workers. One significant implication is social service providers collaborating with social work educators in the development of specific curricula for students who will work with Latino clients.
Volume
24
Issue
3
Published in
Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work
Citation/Other Information
Marrs Fuchsel, C. L. (2015). Spanish-English bilingual social workers: Meeting the linguistic needs of Latino/a clients. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 24(3), 251-255. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2014.991982