This teleconference was an introduction to the new tool, Cultural Competence Agency Self-Assessment Instrument. The call included an overview of the assessment tool, examples of how it has been used and how Lead Agencies might use it in helping to determine their agency's level of cultural competence.

The presenters were:

Lloyd Bullard, Director of Cultural Competence
Child Welfare League of America

Dr. Leah Karliner, Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco

The tool referenced on this call may be ordered from CWLA. Please click here to see the publication information and ordering information. The price is $16.95 but CWLA offers discounts for bulk orders and flexible payment terms. For more information on discounts and payment, click here. Other resources that may be of interest from CWLA can be found by browsing these issues of Children's Voice, Child Welfare Journal, Cultural Competence Guide.

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Handouts:
 Lloyd Bullard Powerpoint
 Dr. Karliner Powerpoint

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