,,Building Bridges to Help Chinese Families Reach Economic Self-Sufficiency

Building Bridges to Help Chinese Families Reach Economic Self-Sufficiency


 

Publication Date: November 2005

Publisher: Insight Center for Community Economic Development

Author(s): Susie Smith; Tim Lohrentz; Tse Ming Tam

Research Area: Population and demographics

Type: Report

Coverage: California

Abstract:

This report analyzed demographic and labor market information, as well as focus groups and a service provider survey in an effort 1) to identify structural barriers that prevent Chinese parents from working in growing industries which provide self-sufficiency wages and career mobility and 2) to identify existing gaps in family support and employment-related services needed to overcome those barriers. Ultimately, this report is intended to serve as a program planning and design tool to improve family support and employment related services for Chinese families in growing sectors of the local economy.