For this assignment, you are expected to identify a sub-population within the field agency, then research and discuss with your field coordinator the state and federal policies that may impact the identified clients. Finally, discuss if there is a possibility for you to advocate on behalf of those clients.
Submit a 2-3 page paper in which you:
- Identify the subpopulation
- Identify State and federal policies and discuss their impact on the clients identified
- Provide suggestions for the agency
- Discuss possibilities to advocate for the clients
Garthwait, C. L. (2017). The social work practicum: A guide and workbook for students (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Chapter 8, “The Social Problem Context of Practice” (pp. 87-96)
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Engagement [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: This audio introduction is located in the Introduction section. The approximate length of this media piece is 1 minute.
Click this link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program:
