CLC Services, Activities, and Interventions

Providing culturally and linguistically competent services, activities and interventions begins with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the community. Equipped with such a foundation, an Initiative can put together a full menu of appropriate services, interventions and activities that meet children, youth and parents where they are, with service providers who understand their needs and are able to fulfill them.

Needs Assessment

An accurate, comprehensive and inclusive needs assessment can provide critical information to help the selection process. The effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention (EBI) may be enhanced if adaptations are implemented that satisfy the needs of students and their parents. It is important to note, however, that the fidelity of the EBI must be preserved. Additionally, not all adaptations have been found to be effective and sometimes it may be better to keep the intervention in its original form.

Adaptations

Examples of adaptations that may better meet the needs of students and families include:

• translation into other languages;
• making sure that translations fit the culture of the intended audience, are accurate, and match the intended audience