Service Needs among Latino Immigrant Families: Implications for Social Work Practice

This study sought to learn from Latino immigrant families what services they need to promote their families' well-being within a context of stringent anti-immigrant legislation. Fifty-two Latino immigrant parents participated in focus groups. Focus groups took place following the passage of Sen...

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Published in:Social work (New York) 2014-01, Vol.59 (1), p.13-23
Main Author: Ayon, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Arizona
Communities
Congressional legislation
Discrimination
Discrimination (Psychology)
Emigrants and Immigrants - psychology
Families & family life
Family Health
Female
Focus Groups
Health care access
Health Services Needs and Demand
Hispanic Americans
Hispanic Americans - psychology
Hispanics
Human Rights
Humans
Immigration
Male
Mental health
Noncitizens
Parents
Parents - psychology
Social Justice
Social work
Social Work - organization & administration
United States
Wellbeing
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Summary:This study sought to learn from Latino immigrant families what services they need to promote their families' well-being within a context of stringent anti-immigrant legislation. Fifty-two Latino immigrant parents participated in focus groups. Focus groups took place following the passage of Senate Bill 1070. Findings reveal five major categories of need: mental health, physical health care, education, information and support services, and community efforts. Participants' experiences as immigrants played a significant role in their narratives. The narratives reveal that families need assistance navigating systems of care, coping with discrimination and oppressive environments, strengthening ties among community members, and advocating for policy change. Social workers are called to address the needs of this community and advocate for human rights and social justice.
ISSN:0037-8046
1545-6846
DOI:10.1093/sw/swt031