title: Infusing culture into practice: Developing and implementing evidence-based mental health services for African American foster youth.
abstract: The lack of culturally appropriate health and mental health care has contributed to the large number of African American youth and families involved in the child welfare system. This article reviews the consequences of the insufficient access to culturally sensitive, evidence-supported interventions for African American foster youth. The authors describe a framework for the development of culturally appropriate mental health interventions responsive to the needs of African Americans.
authors.affiliation: Portland State University, USA.
authors.forename: Harold Eugene
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Briggs
authors.forename: Bowen
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McBeath
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D054521:Cultural Competency; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D014481:United States