Social Work Case Study Homeless

Homelessness is a social issue which extends beyond a lack of housing and includes the complexities of social and economic concerns such as domestic violence, child abuse, trauma and addictions, mental health, insufficient income, health complications, involvement with the justice system, and poverty. Homelessness is a difficult phenomenon to define as it is dependent upon societal constructs, mainly revolving around the concept of ‘home’ and how it is largely influenced by family structures more so than it is by living without physical shelter (Watson, 1984, p. 60). The Australian Bureau of Statistics [ABS] defines homelessness as a lack of suitable accommodation, without tenure or extendable tenure, and does not have the security of

There are over 10,000 people that are homeless in Denver (Schrags, 2017). Losing a job, becoming sick or even a lack of affordable housing can cause someone to become homeless. To better understand the dispute on homelessness, we will look at the issue a few different ways. There are many perspectives but the main three perspectives are functionalism, the conflict theory, and symbolic interaction.

Social work continues to be a necessary and important profession because there are such a wide variety and abundance of social issues that exist in the world today. Among these issues, one of great prevalence is homelessness. Homelessness is an important problem that needs to be directly addressed because it can lead to many other problems as well. Problems such as poor academic performance and malnutrition can arise as a result of homelessness. If the issue of homelessness is improved, many other issues can be improved as well. Two articles that contribute to addressing this issue are Examining Perceived Barriers and

Society is a complex dynamic of various cultures, life experiences and unique characteristics relevant to the individuals within. Emergency personnel thus need to also be able to identify and treat a large expanse of patients, from various cultures and backgrounds, and among these clients come those whom are considered identifiably “vulnerable”. The Queensland Ambulance Service has taken on-board the “Vulnerable Clients Program Initiative, launched on the third of September 2010, which aims to enhance the understanding of QAS personnel to assist vulnerable client groups in the

Homelessness is an epidemic social problem that faces several individuals and families across the United States, especially in Detroit, Michigan. You may have seen a person or family sleeping on a park bench, under bridges and other public areas. Perhaps you have seen them holding up a sign on a street corner asking for money because of the hunger pains. At some point, we all had taken a look at the person holding up their sign thinking it’s not my problem. Why should I help? They’re probably lying or scamming just to make money to buy drugs and alcohol. However, there is a small part of us who may want to give money, buy some food or we may to choose to ignore the problem. Who are we to decide who’s

Over half of a million people within the United States are homeless, the largest part of that group belonging to the famed and familiar city: Los Angeles. But why is it that the majority of Americans seem so unaffected by the penniless, impoverished souls harboring the areas they often visit? It was once delivered by the famed businessman and religious leader, Joseph B. Wirthlin, in an address named "Live in Thanksgiving Daily" that "The more often we the see things around us -- even the beautiful and wonderful -- the more they become invisible to us" (Wirthlin 11). The essence of Wirthlin’s wise words is that because we see certain things so often, we become desensitized and accustomed to them, leading us to acknowledge them less and less. This however, serves as a poor excuse when explaining our lack of effort in attacking and solving the social issues present in homelessness. In today’s day and age, individuals often adapt the mindset of: “Your problem, you deal with it.” But how are these human beings, who have aspirations and dreams just like you and me (that are now crushed), are supposed to just “deal” with living without a penny to their names with no possibility of finding any source of income? How are these people supposed to just “deal” with the paralyzing fear and helplessness they experience every night before they lie down on the cold, hard concrete floor of a dingy alley that they’re forced to call home for the night? Of course, they don’t. Well, more

There are programs that can help these individual and families. People can get help though their local Human Services Department. The Human services provides aid to low income families and individuals. Some of these services include, housing, referrals for food pantry, emergency shelters, and outreach centers. Low income families and individual that qualified for these programs can include; single individuals, couples, families with children, elderly, veterans, and single mothers. Here is some information for programs for the homeless the State Rental Allowance Program (RAP) is a rent assistance program for the homeless that aid families and individuals. This program will help these individuals with temporary rent assistance for approximately

Ms. Sparklyn has no family support residing in Michigan. When she lost her job her and the children were homeless living at Genesis House and then Cass Community Social Services waiting on housing. She is a very kind person and fell on hard times. She is very excited about moving into her new apartment after living in the shelter for so

Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located between the two larger cities in central Florida those being Tampa to the west and Orlando to the east. While interventions to interrupt and end homelessness may vary across groups, ending homelessness permanently requires housing combined with the types of services supported by programs operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This paper will address demographics for the area, identify the social issue of homelessness, and address using a social action model for community change, and the strengths and weaknesses of the model.

Scenario 4 entitled Homelessness involves a teacher that considers herself culturally competent. Jenny is a new second grade teacher who works at a racially/ethnically diverse elementary school in a high socio-economic neighborhood. The teacher informed and expected all her students to bring in materials for an art project. Two boys did not, they gave her a rude response to why they did not have them, and she was irritated that they did not tell her she could not get the materials. Eventually, she found out the boys were homeless and living in a shelter.

The United States has many undoubtedly beautiful places. But many if not all states in the U.S share a common problem, and that problem is the rise of people falling into the dark abyss of losing their homes and jobs. Many people have a tough time helping the homeless because they believe that they are lazy and choose to not get a job, but I believe that, that is not the problem. Some believe that giving a homeless man a couple of bucks is helping them, but I want to make a club in which a homeless person isn't only helped for a day, but rather a lifetime. I have once heard a man,tell his son that if he wants to help someone in need of a drink to not just simply give him lemonade, teach him how to make lemonade so that he will never again be

The current social welfare issue that I chose to explore is homelessness within Canada. First, this essay will give a brief description of homelessness. Secondly, it will describe how homelessness relates to some concepts and theories that we learned in this course Introduction to Social Welfare, it will also look at what may have happened to people facing homelessness one hundred years ago, next we will explore a possible solution to this social issue and where this fits within the political ideologies. Finally, I will give a brief explanation on whether social media is an effective tool for bringing about awareness regarding social issues.

According to voa.org, they are trying to stretch out to homeless and offering supportive housing with disabilities in order to they become stable and productive of their communities. They helped 83,000 homeless in 2003. They have found that is not enough without support. To provide transportation to provide intensive training support for homeless veterans, to provide assistance in obtaining disability benefits, from helping homeless youth, they are in their efforts to end homelessness in the United States to support innovative operations and support services program. Also, they provide Emergency Shelter, Drop-In Centers, and permanent Supportive Housing,

Homelessness is becoming a major social issue in the United States, with many poor families and young people ending up in the street because of several reasons. This condition is leaving many people helpless in the streets and the number keep on rising on a daily basis. Cities like Detroit and New York are among the most populous with poor families and homeless people, making it important for government and other social agencies to find urgent solution to this problem. It is imperative to understand the causes of this problem, the theoretical explanations of analysts on this problem and whether their explanations can solve the problem.

There is a connection between their problems and problems that are occurring around the world. Therefore, this project implies a broader view of social issues that need to address. Clients need to be aware of how these social issues impact lives. During awareness week, the clients will experience how they and the other residents are truly impacted by some of these social issues. Some of the youth make fun of others residents that have mental illnesses, not knowing that this is a serious issue that has a big impact on the homeless population. It’s also something that they can help, yet they shouldn’t be defined by their illnesses. This is a perfect example to why this project is needed and why the youth need to be aware. In hopes of changing