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Hispanicbiz.com. This site provides information about the Hispanic culture, specifically in business.

Hispanic Online Latino Links. This site includes information on culture, entertainment, politics, reference materials, and other Internet sites.

Latino Website. UCLA's Latino website offers a great library and links to all aspects of Latino culture.

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health. This site provides health resources for the Hispanic population, including recent health news, information on health topics for providers and consumers in English and Spanish, and help lines for the Hispanic community.

Depression Among Latino Children in the Public Child Welfare System This presentation was given by researchers from the University of Washington at the Building on Family Strengths Conference in 2007.

The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families
Since 1982, The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. (CHCF) has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latino children and their families. Believing that the most effective way to serve Latino families is by building upon their existing strengths and fostering self-sufficiency, CHCF provides a number of programs and services to the community in the areas of Youth Development, Child Care Services, and Family Health Education. Grounded in its direct services, CHCF is active on the local, state and national policy arena around issues of child welfare and the well-being of Latino children.

Child Welfare Terms, English to Spanish, Child Welfare Information Gateway

Fatherhood Lessons The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute (2003) This toolkit offers insights to help deepen understanding of many of the customs and traditions that historically motivate Latino men and their families and provides a variety of practical tools, guidelines, and interventions to consider when constructing culturally relevant fatherhood programs.

Culturally Competent Practice With Latino Families, Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (2007). Participant guide for a training to provide specific skills and knowledge for culturally competent practice with Latino families.