SOWK 423 Week 3 Discussion

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Summarize the mission statement or main purpose of the agency The main purpose for this agency is to help young single mothers/fathers acquire the skills for self sufficiency. Helping them finish high school and complete some kind of college education. Their mission is also to help these young mothers be responsible for their young children, raising them in a healthy environment, learning to be self supportive. Summarize the services or main activity of the agency Assistance with Diapers, wipes, formula hygiene and other items. You must be enrolled in high school, college or trade school with a minimum of 6 units. (verification required) This agency also helps these young parents with prenatal care, parenting assistance, resources/referrals for housing. This agency also provides aid for underprivileged families via their mobile unit and Racing for babies program. Identify the the population served (youth, adult, families, low-income, victims, disability, etc.) The population served are low income mothers and fathers of young children, who are trying to complete school to be self supportive. If provided, how is the agency funded? (donations, government, etc.) This agency is funded by donations and sponsors. They take in certain items and gift cards. Identify information provided on advocacy activities of the organization (community outreach, political activities, etc.) Chicks in Crisis do a “Gobble Run” during the fall to bring communities together and raise funds to continue to support this agency. Are volunteer or internship opportunities provided? Chicks in Crisis does have volunteer opportunities during the Spring and Summer months. Inez Whitlow (founder) is a member of the Family Life and Education Advisory committee for the Elk Grove School District. She is also a mentor for the On Your Feet Foundation. What information do they provide on the need/problem they are addressing and the success of their agency or services? This agency has a lot of recognitions displayed on their website.
What question do you have about the agency based on the readings this week on communities? I would like to know what the demographics/statistics are of the population being served throughout the years. How does the purpose or activity of the agency generally relate to or fit in with one of theories a theory such as: person-in-environment, conflict theory, community capacity, social network, social capital, or social exchange (Chapter 3). In the work that this agency does, it is important to have a social network for resources to address the day to day needs of community residents and their families. “Community workers can use social network analysis to identify sources of stress/support and risk and to map the flow of social support resources and risk over the social network” (Glisson et al., 2012). Glisson, C., Dulmus, C. N., & Sowers, K. M. (2012). Social Work Practice with groups, communities, and organizations: Evidence-based assessments and interventions. Wiley. Whitlow, I. (2018). Chicks in crisis, inc.. Chicks in Crisis, Inc. https://chicksincrisis.org/
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