Being child-centered means tailoring services to the individual strengths, needs, and circumstances of each child rather than applying a uniform approach.
Family-focused services ensure that families are actively involved and have a significant voice in creating care plans for their children, as they play a critical role in supporting the child’s well-being.
Culturally competent services acknowledge and integrate the cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds of the child and family to provide effective care.
A child-centered approach ensures that the care plan is personalized, focusing on the child’s unique abilities, needs, and aspirations to ensure meaningful support.
Cultural competence ensures that services are sensitive to and inclusive of the cultural identities of the child and family, which is vital for fostering trust and improving outcomes.
