When a social worker is assigned a client who is of a different race or ethnicity, what is the best professional approach?

• A. Ask the client if he or she is comfortable working with the social worker given these differences
• B. Seek supervision and consultation to learn more about the client's race or ethnicity
• C. Acknowledge and recognize how the racial or ethnic differences between the social worker and client may impact on stages in the problem-solving process
• D. Refer the client to a social work colleague who shares the client's race or ethnicity

Answer: (C)