Review the 2015 EPAS Curricular Guide Series by the Council on Social Work Education (Links to an external site.). Then answer these two questions called from page 63 of the guide.
In addition to reviewing the guide, students are to read the following materials:
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
Specifically, Value: Dignity and worth of the person
Value: Importance of human relations
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Read: Clients right to self-determination
National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2011). Closing the front door: Creating a successful diversion program for homeless families.
Read: Factsheet for families May 2016: Reunification: Bringing your children home from foster care. Retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reunification/ (Links to an external site.)
Questions
Discuss the role of client dignity, self-determination, and choice when making professional decisions related to the provision of services to homeless populations.
Why is this critically important?
What might this look like in practice?
How might we ensure this in practice?
Drawing on the case study presented below (Linda Damm), identify key strengths, diversity factors, and opportunities for growth for this client. Specify at least three possible goals. Develop an appropriate plan for intervention, drawing on evidence-based practices as appropriate.
