Problem:
You are a human services worker at a shelter for homeless women and their children. The goals of the shelter are to (1) provide food and shelter on a temporary basis to women and their children, and (2) assist mothers in finding permanent shelter, employment, and child care. You are assigned to work with a single, depressed mother with a preschooler and a grade school-aged child.
Which theoretical approach would you take in each situation? Explain your answer.
How would your clients or consumers be affected by your preferred theoretica lapproach? Is there a better theoretical approach for each situation?
What social policies are likely to affect the implementation of your preferred theoretical approach? If you could, what would you do to influence the policy makers so that the social policies would be in the best interest of your clients?For examples of social policies, you may find it helpful to research the National Association of Social Workers.