Inequalities in the DC Immigrant Community -Lunch & Learn

Title: DC20261202 - Inequalities in the DC Immigrant Community -Lunch & Learn

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Presenter: Anne M. Garcia, LICSW, LCSW-C

Synopsis: Washington, D.C. is a global city, yet its immigrant residents—ranging from those with precarious legal statuses to long-term community anchors—face systemic barriers that exacerbate health, economic, and social disparities. This training explores the intersection of D.C.’s housing crisis, language access, and federal immigration policy. Participants will move beyond "cultural competence" toward "cultural humility," applying an anti-racist, intersectional lens to their clinical and macro social work practice.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least three structural determinants (e.g., language isolation, "public charge" fears, housing instability) impacting D.C. immigrant communities.
2. Apply the NASW Code of Ethics to advocate for clients navigating complex immigration systems.
3. Analyze the impact of D.C.-specific policies (e.g., OLA, Universal Paid Leave) on immigrant welfare and identify gaps in service delivery.
4. Develop two practical, trauma-informed strategies for engaging immigrant families within the District.
 

CE: 1 Cat I in Cultural Competency

Cost: NASW Members - $15; Non-Members - $25; Retired Members - $10; Student Members - $0

Please Note: This workshop meets 1 of the 4 credits of Cultural Competency for DC licensure