Problem: Social Welfare Policy Memorandum
Address a social welfare policy issue through a policy memorandum
Research a social policy issue in the field that currently impacts or impedes your field agency's capacity to provide services to the population they are serving since COVID-19. Then write a 1-page single spaced policy memorandum brief. Describe how the policy fits or does not fit within the framework of the Strengths Perspective and the Afrocentric Perspective.
Research the problem by reading at least three recent articles and interviewing administrators at your agency in person or virtually. Assess the problem using a practice framework or theory, then provide alternative policy recommendation(s) to address the gaps that you have identified.
Current Social Work Practice Models:
Problem Solving - The problem solving model focuses on understanding the problem, brainstorming possible solutions, having the client pick a solution, having the client try out a solution and then evaluating how the solution worked.
Task-Centered - This model focuses on breaking down the problem into small tasks that the client can accomplish. The social worker may use rehearsal, deadlines, and contracts, in order to help the client feel successful and motivated towards solving the problem.
Solution - Focused - This model starts with the solution and then helps the client establish the steps that will lead to the solution. This model is the one that uses the miracle question to help clients envision the future that they want to obtain.
Narrative - This model uses letters and other methods to help the client re-author their lives. For a more in-depth explanation I suggest a very short user-friendly book titled, "What is Narrative Therapy?" by Alice Morgan (2000).
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.