Bilingual kids straddle childhood and a grown-up world as interpreters

Berta and Francisco are the bilingual children of immigrants who don't speak English fluently. They frequently are called upon to interpret an adult world they still are struggling to comprehend. On a regular basis, they - and thousands of children in South Florida who officials estimate are like them - help translate the mail, pay bills, complete complicated forms, and speak for adults in situations upon which their family members depend. Read more of this article in the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Tags: Interpreting
Topics: Cultural Competence, Family, Health Care Access, Immigration, Youth