Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore how multilingual and multicultural immigrant families draw upon their cultural and linguistic assets to navigate challenges and foster resilience during the adaptation process. Using a strengths-based framework, a secondary qualitative analysis was conducted using narrative interview data from 15 multilingual immigrant mothers participating in a statewide early childhood evaluation. Data were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach to examine how resilience emerged through participants’ lived experiences. Findings show how families used cultural practices, heritage language, and community engagement as tools for coping and adaptation. Three main themes of resilience were identified: (1) language as a link to cultural heritage, (2) cultural traditions as anchors of identity, and (3) community participation as access to social support and belonging. Results demonstrate that resilience operates as an everyday, culturally grounded process shaped through relational and community practices. These findings extend existing understandings of immigrant family resilience by highlighting how multiple forms of cultural wealth work together to support well-being. Implications for educational practice and policy include the importance of recognizing and supporting families’ cultural and linguistic assets.