Social Work Case Study Scenarios

The client met with his counselor for his 1x1 session for a case manager with his STOP worker. Client is currently in compliance with his STOP contract. Client has cooperative during his time here at the program is making progress regarding his TX plan. Client has attended outside NA meeting and church meeting after his 60 day blackout. Client is set to get his ID on Friday. Client appears to be willing to do the necessary work. Counselor will meet with the client next week to discuss a plan of action once his leave the program what tools that best fits if he gets frustrated. CADC -1 Yolanda Smith

I went to the Carrollton City Council on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 1945 E. Jackson Road Carrollton, TX 75006 at 7pm. First, I thought it will be boring to go at the Council meeting but I was wrong. The reason is that everything is new for me and the people that I met they were new face to me. At the meeting, I saw a few Citizen couple, University and College Student like me, the speaker that who like to report what is happening around the city, Race trace company is requesting mayor to relocate their company around Surgeon Dr and Midway Road. This meeting does not take long because it just takes one hour.

When client arrived to the office, client greeted therapist. When therapist checked in on symptoms and behaviors clients reported feeling happy 7X/W this past week as he reported that he has two weeks off for the winter break. Client reports feeling happy and excited that he is on vacation from school, having a new therapist, received many presents for Christmas and he is excited to open it soon, and spending more quality time with his mother. Client reported that he feels bored as he has lots of time during the week because he has no homework or school and he feel lazy and has no enough activities to fill the time. Client reported that he wants to play with his friends, but most of them are either busy with Christmas shopping or travelling.

The COP pilot program’s mission is to form an increased partnership with police and communities. Traditional policing alone is insufficient to deal with the many problems plaguing communities. Community residents as well can’t solely manage crime and disorder problems without police help.

One thing of significance that I learned about at the city council meeting was meeting procedure. When I first arrived a pre-meeting workshop about annexation was occurring. After the regular meeting began we started with the Pledge of Allegiance. Next roll call of the council members was taken. Dallas Center has five council members: Mike Kidd, David Bagby, Kurt Pion,. Following roll call was an action to approve the agenda, which was approved. Next up was public communications and concerns. I was surprised that each person only has two minutes to talk about all the issues they

This program would be developed in a manner that the community can come and address the issues in their community with law enforcement, as well as get to know the officers patrolling their neighborhoods. This could show the community and the officers that there are no differences that can’t be solved with communication. A similar program has been used by the nearby department in San Jose. The program goal “is to help our residents learn about issues and challenges, share their ideas, and help propose collaborative solutions that can lead to long-term relationships between police officers and our community that are more trusting and productive for everyone.” (Newsroom,

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

Ms. Apple is a 45 year old African American woman who has been a widow for about 4 years. Ms. Apple has three children, whose ages range from 5-12 years old. Ms. Apple has been struggling to keep her family afloat since the death of her husband. Ms. Apple convinced herself that she would not require the extra assistance. However, she realized in attempting to provide alone has not only become very strenuous, but also quite costly. Expenses have become overwhelming for Ms. Apple to maintain, since her husband took care of the finances and was the breadwinner for the family. Ms. Apple has minimal education as she is able to read and write at grade school level. Ms. Apple also has never been employed as she was a home maker. At this

This has pertinent information regarding what is going on within the community, as well as includes business flyers advertising sale items. WMPM 1270 AM

Due to the recent rise of break-ins our neighborhood this month, I am proposing that the community come together to discuss starting a neighborhood watch. In just the last week alone our neighborhood has reported multiple break-ins. The problem is worsening and action must be taken.

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

John, age three illustrates tremors and cries uncontrollable. John look as if he is not speaking as he should for his age. His vocabulary is very limited as if he is behind for his age. He is at this time not walking on the level that he should be. John lived with both of his biological parents. In addition, John has not had much structure in his life because he did not have many rules to abide by. Due to the lack of structure, John did not have a set routine of what time to go to bed and he could wonder the house freely. John’s father has had several job. In addition, John’s father also stays out late at night, selling drugs and manufacturing methamphetamines within the home. Even though John’s father sold drugs, there is no reports on him using drugs. In addition, manufacturing drugs in the home may have lead John to be exposed to drugs, which can have an effect on the child’s development. Due to Johns father’s actions, he was arrested leaving John not having a father figure in his life.

After I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, my doctor's office referred me to a counselor to let me know about all the resources available to me because I was a first time mother. When I arrived, I had to fill out the usual paperwork. Once I was inside her office, she was sitting behind the desk and I was sitting on a chair directly in front of her. She went over why I was send over to her, told me about what resources were available and also said that If i ever experienced any sort of depression or was having a difficult time with my pregnant, I can always go to her. I did not feel extremely comfortable speaking with her. I felt like she was quick to jump to an answer or solution before I was even done explaining situations to her.

Kris is a 65 year old white female. She is currently an entrepreneur and also the manager to five of her children. Kris has a convenient lifestyle. She has a house and gets frequent visits from her children, kimberly (age 34), khloe (age 32), kourtney (36), Rob (age 29), Kendall (age 20), and Kylie (age 19).

I have never attended a community meeting or any meeting regarding my community therefore, attending this meeting for the first time was a great first experience. I was able to see how a meeting is ran and how the organization works in order to help make improvements in my community. When I went into the office the meeting was being held, I was offered an agenda and other informational forms regarding the meeting. The agenda provided information of how the organization of the meeting would be and who will be going over what topics. The meeting was a timed meeting where Richard Hernandez and Bill Houtt managed on recording to keep data. The issues that were discussed were citizen’s request for city improvements, a short review of the 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Accomplishments, which is a grant that helps build homes for low income families and was reviewed by Rhonda Haynes a community developer. Lastly, the Sidewalk at Divisadero and Rinaldi, North Visalia citizen report were also discussed by Bill Houtt a member of the committee, and construction issues in N. Visalia discussed by Lt. Brent Abbott.