Reference no: EM133794670

Assignment:

In the future I would like to have a Family Support Network (FSN). This would be a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to families in need. FSN operates at a local level, primarily serving urban communities with high rates of poverty and social instability. The organization aims to strengthen family units and improve the overall well-being of community members through a variety of programs and services.

Some specific services that would be provided are counseling services, parenting workshops, financial assistance, job training and placement, and youth programs. With counseling services there would be individual, family, and group counseling. This is where they would address mental health issues, family conflicts and even trauma. Having parenting workshops are to have sessions that are educational to parents to help develop more effective parenting skills and strategies. There would be financial assistance such as short-term aid for families struggling with basic needs such as housing, food, and utilities. Some of the programs that would be available would be to help unemployed or underemployed individuals gain skills and find employment. Lastly, having after-school programs, mentoring, and recreational activities aimed at keeping children and teenagers engaged and out of trouble.

The social problem would be a family support network addressing the multifaceted issues of family instability, poverty, and lack of access to essential services. These problems often lead to a cycle of poverty and social disintegration, affecting the mental and physical well-being of both parents and children.

When it comes to the problem statement there is the target population, main social problem, and the setting. The primary target population would include low-income families, single-parent households, and at-risk youth in urban communities. The main social problem would be addressing family instability, which is often exacerbated by poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to mental health services. These issues contribute to a cycle of disadvantage that affects multiple generations. There will be services provided at the local level, with community centers serving as the primary hubs for service delivery. Some services, such as counseling and workshops, are also available virtually to increase accessibility.

One ethical issue that could occur in this agency setting is the potential breach of client confidentiality. Given the sensitive nature of the services provided, maintaining the privacy of client information is crucial. NOHS Ethical standard: according to the national organization for human services (NOHS) ethical stands, standard 3 states: "Human service professionals protect the client's right to privacy and confidentiality except when such confidentiality would cause serious harm to the client or others, when agency guidelines state otherwise, or under other stated conditions (e.g., local, state, or federal laws)." This standard emphasizes the importance of safeguarding client information and outlines the conditions under which confidentiality may be breached, ensuring that the agency opiates within ethical boundaries.

Approaching the Problem from a Micro, Mezzo and/or Macro Perspective

Micro

(Perspective addresses the immediate environment; intervenes directly with individuals or families). Analyze and apply how the program addresses or corrects the problem from a Micro perspective.

Mezzo

(Perspective that deals with small-to-medium-sized groups, such as neighborhoods, schools or other local organizations). Examples of mezzo social work include community organizing, management of a social work organization or focus on institutional or cultural change rather than individual clients.) Analyze and apply how the program addresses or corrects the problem from mezzo perspective.

Macro

(Intervening in large systems. Examples include lobbying to change a health care law, organizing a state-wide activist group or advocating for large-scale social policy change.) Analyze and apply how the program addresses or corrects the problem from a macro perspective.