Children from immigrant families who are involved in the child welfare system face unique circumstances that can be harmful to their mental health. To date, there are no documented mental health treatment programs designed specifically for this population. However, there are family-based mental health treatments for immigrant families. Additionally, several evidence-based mental health treatments have been successfully applied to children in the child welfare system. A review of both types of treatments shows that these interventions have many positive aspects that may fit the needs of both maltreating and immigrant families. It is possible that these interventions could be successfully modified to aid children from immigrant families involved in the child welfare system. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Mental health immigrant families Child maltreatment

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