Describe the factors to be considered when initiating interventions with families who are diverse with respect to culture or race.

​Answers may vary. The following factors may be considerations when initiating interventions with families who are diverse with respect to culture or race:
Differences in communication styles: Because there are differences in the speech patterns in nonnative English speakers, in many situations it may be more important to focus on process rather than content.
Hierarchical considerations: Depending on the age-sex hierarchies in some cultures, you are advised to address the father, then the mother, then other adults, and finally the older and younger children. Grandparents or other elders in the family may actually be held in greater esteem than parents and figure prominently in the family's hierarchical arrangement.
Authority of social workers: The authority vested in the social worker can vary by culture and race. For some families, the helping practitioner is perceived as a knowledgeable expert who will guide them in the proper course of action. Therefore, they expect you to take a directive role when working with the family.
The dynamics of minority status and culture in exploring reservations: Minority statuses, which encompass a range of social identities, are other factors that may cause a family or family member to have reservations about seeking help. Families may fear "what might happen" if their problems are brought out into the open.