Supporting unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) often involves helping foster parents navigate disagreements around household expectations, school requirements, and increasing independence. For refugee foster parents, these conversations are further shaped by cultural differences as refugee youth adapt to life in a new country. Though some foster parents may share aspects of a refugee youth’s cultural background or lived experiences, they still may encounter misunderstandings while parenting across cultures. This guide explores how service providers can support foster parents in building connection and avoiding power struggles when disagreements arise.
