Social Services: A Case Study

RESOURCE UPDATE: Client continues to report last week she went to Center 37 and she was told that her Center is now 066. Client was upset that she was transfer to another shelter. As per the client she will lose her Linc V if she is transferred to Center 66. CM tries to explain to the client HRA transfer many clients because Center 37 is overcrowded. Client reported she requested for her case to be closed. Client continues to report she spoke with HRA Rep Ms. Perez who requested for the client to put her request in writing. Client stated she did put her request in writing to have her case closed from center 66. Then the client provided this worker with copy

This essay will identify a case I have been involved in and have continuously had to assess whilst on placement. It will refer to a child who will be identified as A. A is a young carer and has only recently returned home after being removed from his mothers care due to her having a substance abuse problem and mental health concerns. I will link the legal framework that was relevant to this case study and describe actions taken. Additionally these actions will demonstrate the application of social work methods and theories that were contributive elements in his intervention, offering explanations as to why these particular methods were used. Before closing, the essay will review any issues of discrimination with a reflection of the

Daniel is a department of human services worker (DHS). Daniel is close friends with the Yinger family. While reviewing multiple applications at work for renewal of state aid. Daniel realizes the Yinger receives state aid. He determines the families of eight is making $50 over the maximum household monthly income. Daniel informs and questions Ms Yinger about exceeding the $50 dollar maximum household income. Ms Yinger becomes irate that Daniel was questioning the Yinger family, they are barely above the state guidelines. Ms Yinger asked the Daniel if it was fair to allow the family of eight to go without food or health insurance because the family exceeds the minimum household a lot of income by $50. Kindly, Ms Yinger questions and bribes Daniel, she will pay him $50 monthly cash to edit the household expenses and income. Ms Yinger knows that the $50 dollar cash is a smaller loss than the $800 SNAP and full coverage health insurance.

On 7/11/2015, CM did a visual and had client come to the social service office. CM completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting client appears to be wear out, and tired. She was constantly throbbing her forehead, like if she was having headache. CM inquires what the problem is. Client replies “she doesn’t like the shelter food and sometimes she doesn’t eat” CM advised the client to eat and nourished her body. CM also observed that client is depressed but she continues to refuse medical referral to see a psychiatrist and medical doctor. Client continues to mention her son who is in foster care, and the physical altercation she sustained many months ago here at this shelter. CM mentioned to the client she was a transferred from another shelter due to physical altercation, CM continues to relate to the client she

On 7/15/2015, CM conducted a search via Security to locate client. Client was found sitting in the patio. Security asked the client to go upstairs to the 3rd floor to see social services. CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting the client was well groomed and dressed appropriately for the weather. She appears to be calm, cooperative and friendly. CM inquires how client is doing since the last Bi-Weekly IlP. Client replies she is doing well and she is still waiting for DHS Manifest if she was approved or disapproved for the apartment” CM reiterates to the client as per P4P meeting on 7/9/2015, client was informed to be “open minded” and also there is a possibility she may not be accepted for the housing.

Client came into social service after receiving a SUS appointment slip left at the front desk by CM 10/3/17 to meet on 10/5/17 at 4pm. Client stated she only had a few minutes to talk because she had to cook dinner. Client informed CM her PA account was closed and she replied once again. Client also reports she has to visit Connecticut, PA office for a letter stating her PA case is closed in that state. Client informed her CM all documents requested will be submitted within a weeks’ time. Client reports two of her four daughters Selah McKenzie and Olivia Lue have a doctor appointment tomorrow October, 5, 2017. The other two daughters, Trinity and Nyan McKenzie have appointments next week Tuesday on October 10,

Client and this CM was able to complete all three forms. Client stated to this CM working on Friday at 12PM to Monday at 12PM each week as home health aide in New Canaan for an 89-year-old women. Client expressed happiness to be employed. Client stated being homeless since June of 2016 when due to getting kicked out of father's household. Client stated needing help to get housed is the reason for requesting case management services. Client stated to this CM being kicked out of father's house was due to drug usages. Client is currently receiving $383 monthly from SNAP and make roughly $1890 monthly from job. Client stated to this CM utilizing the Day Street Clinic in Norwalk CT as a primary care provider. Client also stated to this CM receiving therapy from Rebecca at Day Street Clinic for pass history of trauma. Client stated to this CM being raped three years ago and have a history of sexual abuse. Client stated to this CM medical history contains heart murmur. Client currently is taking 500mg of trazadone nightly. Client is diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder. Client stated to this CM having 8 children, 6 biological and 2 adopted. Client family history contains depression and high blood pressure. Client scored 8 on the CAGE Assessment and scored 15 on the Modified

Department of Human Services offers a variety of programs and services for all Arkansas citizens. (DHS) gives an A to Z list of all services. Their goal is to help you find the information quickly. Health and Human Service workers help people get through difficult times, who are suffering or need additional support. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services. (DHS) may follow up with clients to ensure that they are receiving the services and that the services are meeting their needs. The Department of Human Services believes that families matter. Unfortunately, not all services are offered in every county. In this body of work we are going to discuss the following: Services provided,

Human Services, Inc. stands by meeting the needs of the client and the community. If a client does not have insurance or no income, we still allow them to receive mental health services. They are required, being Human Services, Inc. is a county contracted organization, to fill out a liability form that ultimately determines how much is due at the end of each month for services. Most of the time, the services are covered by the county. This agency also meets the needs of the community due to accepting almost all insurances, coordinating with public transportation, in addition to coordinating with internal and external resources. This agency does not meet all the needs of the community for the reason that there is always room for

The administration is also in charge of maintaining communication between the various units within an organization to ensure that all these separate units work together to provide overall results as a single unit.

The Department of Social Services, DSS, is a public social services agency and the South Carolina Department of Social Services is one of the largest agencies, with 3,785 employees and an annual budget of more than 692 millions of dollars” (Child protective services, 2016). The overall mission of DSS is;

What are the characteristics of the individuals in the case study? (300 words) Carla grew up in a small coastal mining town with her Aunt, who was illiterate, due to her parents' death when she was young. The lack of education that Carla's Aunt had, impacted on the level of education Carla had. They are a part of the 32% of Australians (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006) who live in regional and remote areas, resulting in limited access to services that could benefit them. Carla married young and had two children but a divorce resulted after their second child was born.

She stated that they reviewed my email, and after talking with the case manager, the case manager already opened her TANF and issue benefits.

Hi Kendra you made a point about things falling through if Multicausality wasn’t considered. Mandell & Schram (2012) stated “even though we have collected all the data we could about a person, we still end up with a best guess” (pg. 81). But what if you only guess at two different aspects of the client’s life? By limiting the scope of what the possible causes may be is a disservice to your client. A good visual to understand a person problem is the pie chart on page 85. It systematically looks at each part of a person’s life and separates out the areas that contribute to the person’s problem.

Henry is a 21 years old collge student, he is an international student from China, he was born in China and live with his parents until he was 17 years old.Henry is now living in a shared house. Henry reported that he did not have any health problem in his childhood. Recently Henry feels he has been really depressed and he has trouble fall asleep at night. Because he feels he can not do well at school also his parents doesn’t understand him, he feels he can’t focus in class and easily got distracted when doing homework. Henry stated he always doing many tasks at the same time, but normally can’t finish them. And Henry also stated that he have difficuties when communicating with others, and he thinks is hard for him to keep listening