Abstract
A large amount of high-quality research exists about parenting and caregiving; however, most of this work focuses on parenting practices and beliefs within a particular cultural and social group (i.e., White, U.S., relatively educated, middle-income, heterosexual families). Although this scholarship has been vital in creating a better understanding about and interventions for successful parenting for this particular group, attempts to generalize beyond this group are neither appropriate nor successful. This chapter discusses elements of family reunification programs that are effective for children and families of color exiting the child welfare system (CWS) and presents a culturally responsive model of parenting for evaluation. It begins with a discussion of good parenting and continues with a discussion of culturally relevant parenting, with a specific focus on how culture moderates parental interaction with child welfare workers. The chapter concludes with a consideration of how culture impacts family reunification.