What barriers can hamper family practitioners in intervening/advocating in the community on behalf of their clients? Provide answers that would apply to advocacy on both the macro (community) and micro (client-specific) levels.working with families ( Edicion 5 Thomas p. Holland)

5- Engage in Policy Practice Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned. a-identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services. b-assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access of social services. c-apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. __Become familiar with local, state, federal and agency policies that affect the client population and discuss them in supervision and in class. __Explore how the service delivery in the agency is affected by social welfare policies. __Find opportunities at the agency or in advocacy organizations to work with others to advocate to advance human rights and justice. Add other activities here: SOCW 6500 (Field I) Assignment: Policy Paper Assignment SOCW6510 (Field II) Assignment: Policy Paper identifying policies that affect a sub-population of the clients served at the agency For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in policy practice (be specific). For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage in policy practice:6- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors – Check at least one from each category Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned. a-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. b-use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies. Individuals __Show care, empathy, and genuineness with clients to initiate professional relationships with clients. __ Other engagement activities with individuals: Families __Initiate professional relationships with families to support client needs. __ Other engagement activities with families: Groups __ add community activity __ Other engagement activities with groups:: Organizations __Consult with organizations to assist with client needs. __Other engagement activities with Orgs: Communities __connect with community organizations that provide services related to the clients you serve. __Other engagement activities Communities: SOCW 6500 (Field I) –First 11 weeks Blog on use of self SOCW6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks Week 1 and 2 focus on engagement with a blog and process recording For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific). For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your engagement skills: 7-Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check at least one from each category Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned. a-collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies b-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies. c-develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies. d-select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research, and values and preferences of clients and constituencies. Individuals: __Utilize agency appropriate forms, tools, and processes to assess clients’ needs, strengths, and limitations to inform appropriate intervention strategies. __Other assessment activities with individuals: Families: __Assess family support systems for clients that support intervention goals and strategies. __Work with families to assess needs, strengths, and limitations in order to provide resources and services. __Other assessment activities with families: Groups: __ Work with groups to assess needs and to inform group intervention goals and strategies. __ Develop a needs assessment that would inform the design and development of a group for clients. __Other assessment activities with groups: Organizations: __ Discuss with your supervisor the needs of clients, the strengths of the services offered, and the areas where more services may be needed. __ Assess how other organizations assist with client needs and where there may be gaps in services. __Other assessment activities with organizations: Communities: __assess the role the community plays in providing services for your clients (financial, legislative, representative, etc.) Discuss your findings with your supervisor. __Other assessment activities with organizations: SOCW6500 (Field I) – First 11 weeks Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices used in agency setting. SOCW 6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks Week 3 and 4 devoted to the assessment process, with assignments of blogs and process recordings. For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific): For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your assessment skills: 8-Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities, and Organizations Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned. a-critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies. b-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies. c-use inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial practice outcomes. d-negotiate, mediate, and advocate with an d on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies e-facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals. __Use agency-appropriate processes to help clients set goals. __Discuss with supervisor relevant prevention strategies with clients served. __Utilize prevention strategies with clients. __Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings __Assist clients by negotiating, mediating, and advocating for needed services. __Talk with supervisor about planning for termination with clients. __Work with clients to transition services when they transition from your service. Add other activities here: SOCW 6500 (Field I) First 11 weeks Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices used in agency setting SOCW 6510 (Field II) Second 11 weeks Weeks 5 and 6 focus on intervention with assignments of blogs and process recordings. Week 9 focuses on termination (ending services) with clients. For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you intervene with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations (be specific): For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you apply appropriate intervention strategies: 9- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned. a-select and use appropriate methods for evaluation outcomes. b-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes. c-critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes. d-apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro level. __Explore how the agency assesses outcomes for its clients and discuss with supervisor. __Explore if funding sources at the agency require certain outcomes and discuss with supervisor. __Meet with clients to assess the progress of their goals and make changes in treatment plans as necessary. __Evaluate how support resources support client needs. Add other activities here: SOCW 6500 (Field I) First 11 weeks Agency presentation will have you explore the funding sources for your agency, which may tie to their client success/outcomes. SOCW 6510 (Field II) Second 11 weeks Weeks 7 and 8 focus on evaluation of client success with assignments of blog posts and process recordings. For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you evaluate your practice and outcomes with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific). For Students: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you understand how to evaluate clients and other systems: