Title: Identify diverse needs.
Course: Family and Human Services I (19999-I) > Section: Describing the Needs of Diverse Populations

Identification should include examples of needs arising from

- socioeconomic diversity
- cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, age, and gender diversity
- disabilities
- environmental influencers that create gaps and barriers for individuals and families (e.g., lack of access to technology).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is a disadvantaging condition?

Communication

- How do human services professionals educate the community about available services?

Leadership

- What responsibility does a community have in providing services for those in need?
- Why is it important for human services providers to be culturally sensitive?

Management

- Why is it important for human services personnel to provide multilingual services?