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Area of Science:

  • Youth Development
  • Cultural Competence in Education
  • Afterschool Programs

Background:

  • Increasing ethnic diversity in American youth populations.
  • Growing attendance of diverse youth in afterschool programs (ASPs).
  • Limited guidance on designing culturally responsive ASPs and staff training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review literature on cultural competence.
  • Examine emerging evidence within ASPs.
  • Provide examples of culturally tailored ASP practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on cultural competence.
  • Analysis of existing evidence in ASPs.
  • Case examples of culturally infused ASPs and staff training.

Main Results:

  • Cultural competence is crucial for supporting diverse youth.
  • ASPs can implement tailored content and training.
  • Evidence suggests positive impacts of culturally responsive approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Need for culturally competent practices in ASPs.
  • Recommendations for future research and practical implementation.
  • Importance of bridging cultural divides in youth development programs.