Assessment Description
Social workers should know the role of social work in child welfare and the schools in order to better advocate for children and how to address problems within the school system and family system. This assignment will help you learn this concept.
In a digital presentation of 10-12 slides (not including the title and reference slides), address the following:
Find two to three problems in a school in your area and explain how social workers help ameliorate those problems.
Detail how the child welfare services in the United States works to help families by addressing the following:
Explain how child welfare services help with access to resources
Explain how child welfare services help with access to school services
Explain how child welfare services help with access to social work advocacy.
Regarding the helping phases of the general practice model, discuss the purpose of self-reflection and self-awareness when working with children and schools.
Lastly, research child welfare programs in your region and discuss how they help families.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
This assignment is informed by the following EPAS Standards:
2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
5: Engage in Policy Practice
6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
