Title: Identify community resources to address needs and promote individual and family well-being.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-18) > Section: Exploring the Strengths and Needs of a Diverse Population

Identification should include

- community supports
- resources
- suggested strategies to promote family wellness
- social services supports
- policy approaches.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What contextual factors should be considered when determining needs of people experiencing challenges?
- What factors will affect decisions about accommodations for those experiencing challenges?
- What are sensitive issues associated with advocating for those experiencing challenges?

Communication

- How is a family affected financially, socially, and emotionally when living with a family member who is experiencing challenges?
- What questions can help a professional evaluate levels of stress within a family?
- What are the benefits of modeling verbal and nonverbal communication skills when counseling or advising families?

Leadership

- What skills are needed to assist people experiencing challenges?
- How can one develop strategies to manage conflicts?
- What can happen to a family if any member has his or her needs neglected?

Management

- What happens if a person's right to privacy is neglected?
- What criteria would be used to determine proper adjustment strategies for a caregiver?
- What would be the short- and long-term consequences of not considering needs and accommodations for those experiencing challenges?