The goal of culturally competent family support is to aid the cause and interests of families who have a deaf or hard of hearing child, and to promote polices that further these causes and interests, in a manner which is sensitive to families from racially, ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Manuals & Workbooks for Parents

Some states have developed resource manuals and interactive workbooks for parents with a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. While some of the information found within these resources are state specific, the majority of the information applies to all families, regardless of where they live. For examples, please see:

• Alaska's EHDI Parent Resource Manual »
• Wisconsin's Interactive Notebook
• Department of Education - Opening Doors
• Department of Education - Opening Doors (Spanish)

Links to Family Support Resources

NCHAM has compiled a set of links to websites pertaining to family support under the following topics:

• General Information
• Communication & Education
• Health & Development
• Family Support Organizations
  
  

American Academy of Pediatrics

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention - Guidelines for Pediatric Medical Home Providers:

• AAP Flowchart