...Evaluating Eligibility Rules HSM 240 Rules are important in every aspect of life. Eligibility rules are equally important for any kind of services offered, especially those offered to assist the general public. The Arc program, as well the local Chemung Arc, is an organization developed to assist those with developmental disabilities and just like every other organization, it has eligibility rules for the people it assists and services. ARC has eligibility requirements that most would consider not too difficult to establish. Any person with any kind of intellectual or developmental disability is accepted into the ARC program, where services vary depending upon need. The catch to these services is the way a person and/or their family will able to financially make the decision to join the organization. The eligibility rules for such programs as Medicare and Medicaid may be the toughest rules to fall into. Being defined as intellectually or developmentally disabled is done by a doctor, usually at a very young age. Being diagnosed as disabled by a doctor falls under: eligibility by professional discretion. Once diagnosed, unfortunately lots of doors and opportunities close for a person. In order to successfully go to ARC for assistance in opening these doors back up, Medicaid is a popular route to take for financial assistance. Information on applying for Medicaid services is very limited online. ARC states, “Medicaid is, however, extremely complicated” (The ARC, 2013)....
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...Eligibility Rules Holly Regan HSM/240 February 20, 2014 Terra Harris Eligibility Rules Eligibility Rules of Human Service Organizations Offering Shelter for the Homeless | Program Types of $ Counted Concept Underlying Idea Beneficiary Unit of Concern Wages Assets of “Need” | United States Department of Veteran Affairs is the second largest department in the United States the first is the U.S. Department of Defense. | No Requirement | No Requirement | Medical needs, income support, and permanent housing needs. | Veterans and their dependents. “The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active U.S. military, naval, or air service and who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, [Reference 38 USC 101(2)],” DVA (2014). | Mary’s Shelter is an independent non-profit corporation. Since this corporation is faith-based some government and private funding is unavailable. | Percentage if they are in the workforce to pay for a portion of services and the remainder goes into a savings account for them to have future stable housing. | Only a consideration if they have anything substantial and accessible to them while under the age of 18. If so, the funds will be used only toward future stability. | At or below 200% federal poverty level,Subsidized shelter...
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...------------------------------------------------- Finances Hsm/240 January 11, 2014 [Company name] [Company address] January 11, 2014 [Company name] [Company address] The CWLA is provide direct support to every agency that serves children and their families by improving quality of the services they provide to more than nine million children every year. The programs, publications, research conferences that the CWLA participate in every year will improve staff and improve policies and procedures. Every child needs appropriate housing and support to become successful adults. Improving lives that have been destroyed is a goal for every organization involved in the CWLA. The CWLA plays a leading role in Fostering Connections and Increasing Adoptions Act this includes major child welfare. There are different ways that the CWLA provides funding for their organization. Although many funds are available directly from the State Welfare Agency the funding changes as the agencies have to provide for different clients. Not all clients will have all of the same needs so funding resources will vary. The CWLA does use the Administrative Rules and Regulation to analyze its eligibility rules. When an agency depends on funding from various state/federal government agencies it gives the social worker and staff member the opportunity to use the benefits that will benefit the client immediately. Depending on the needs of the client for example, if the client needs food it will have...
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...Evaluating Eligibility Rules Sarah Wegner HSM/240 January 25, 2015 Ricardo Castro Evaluating Eligibility Rules The Salvation Army of the U.S.A. is held in high esteem by the public as an excellent community and human services provider. This program is a compilation of programs under the principle of service through the word of Jesus Christ. They state as their mission: “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination” (2009). The Salvation Army application of rules for prior contributions, administrative performance, private contract arrangements, use of professional discretion and confidentiality, attachment to the workforce, and application of proper judgment (2005) allow for best practices to be applied. They also use means testing which applies an analysis of need less assets plus income. All of these factors speak well for them in making an evaluation of this organization. Regardless of any other eligibility requirements, The Salvation Army offers its services to anyone who is in need. Anyone who is affected by a disaster can qualify for services through their programs. This is a simple process because of the fact that The Salvation Army acts as a second responder which makes it easier for them to accept many families...
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...Social Policy and Social Programs HSM/240 7/1/11 Marilyn Gardner Axia College of the University of Phoenix Social Policy and Social Programs 2 The agency I had chosen from week one, was the Lincoln Park Community Shelter. This agency has a clear mission statement to bring community together to empower homeless men and women and to make life changes. This mission statement would be the first step in the fundamental policy elements. The second element, Forms of benefits or services delivered would be their vision statement. According to their website it states; • “We will work to become the model for interim housing in Chicago, focusing on attainment of permanent housing for each guest. • We will provide each guest with comprehensive social services, resources and tools to overcome personal and societal barriers in order to attain self-sufficiency. • We will celebrate guests' daily accomplishments and progress toward long-term goals, continually adapting our services to respond to the changing needs of guests (LPCS, 2011).” The third element would be the Entitlement (eligibility) rules. This is where I chose a program from this agency. LPCS has five programs sponsored by this agency. The one program I found interesting is their one-on-one program. The One on One Program provides direct financial assistance to people moving out of homelessness and into...
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...SAP Eligibility Rules Jeanine Jones University of Phoenix HSM/240 December 10, 2013 In an organization, eligibility rules are so important because they allow clients to receive benefits and services. Eligibility rules seek the resources that are available to the clients and ration them so that people can learn and benefit from resources. Sometimes when the eligibility rules are not correctly propositioned, people will not even the available resources. Decisions need to be made and whether a person qualifies for assistance falls between guidelines that are set into place for the greater good of the clients. The Substance Abuse Program is an important organization whose eligibility rules matter the most because the inmates have already been stripped of all of their rights. The main eligibility process for the Substance Abuse Program is through Judicial Decision. Because the Substance Abuse program is only offered to incarcerated inmates and this opportunity is handed down by a judicial ruling. Inmates may plead their case to the court, and in many instances they know that being accepted into the program means reduced sentencing. Instead of focusing on getting out of custody to return to the same habits, inmates should really appreciate the special program that they are limited to. Judicial decisions are important because each ruling is different. The Substance Abuse Program has been around through the correction facility for a while and there are certain...
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...Policy Elements Holly Regan HSM/240 January 31, 2014 Terra Harris Policy Elements This paper will discuss and provide information on six fundamental policy elements which no social policy or program could operate without. The Cocoon House would not have steadily flourished if it had not been made possible the many donors to its organization, which annually provides the main ingredient for The Cocoon House to serve its target population and the community it serves. The mission of The Cocoon House is to foster personal growth and healthy relationships to strengthen and empower at-risk homeless youth and their families. To carry out this mission the agency has developed a continuum of services to serve homeless, at-risk and highly disconnected youth in Snohomish County, Washington by providing housing, prevention and street outreach services, (Cocoon House, 1991). Cocoon House goals and objectives consist of supporting teens in achieving a variety of life skills, educational and professional goals, healthy relationships and a supportive network of friends, family and community. According to The Cocoon House, the Forms of delivered services provided by The Cocoon House are 24 hour access to medical care and supportive services for at-risk youth 13-17, food and emergency shelter/transitional housing services, street outreach and support/advocacy, intensive case management, chemical dependency education, counseling and treatment, mental health counseling, and life...
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...Creating a Social Program Rosalind Harris HSM/240 August 21, 2010 Kevin Bottomley It is estimated that 1.3 million children are entrusted to their grandparents’ care everyday and that 2.4 million children live in households headed by a grandparent. This practice is one of tradition, especially in the African-American culture. Full-time care giving of grandchildren by grandparents is a growing national phenomenon (Moore & Miller, 2007). During this time, some grandparents experience stress and resentment for having to raise their children’s children. On the other hand, grandchildren experience emotional, behavior and academic problems at school (Edwards, Daire, 2006). This experience can be devastating for both grandparent and grandchild. With the assistance of the social program called “Grandma and Grandpa’s Hands”, Grandparents can learn how to cope with caring for grandchildren and grandchildren can receive assistance to enable them to improve their performance in school and to adjust to living in a loving environment where the grandparents are the guardian. The creation of this new social program will enable grandparents and grandchildren to appreciate this rewarding experience. The Social Problem The problems that this social program addresses is that different circumstances that place children in jeopardy such as the abandonment of child/children by the parent. In most cases, this is the result of a parent’s drug use, mental illness of a parent and divorce...
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...Women Solutions HSM/240 November 1, 2012 Women Solutions Women Solutions Women Solutions 600EastBoulevard 11/1/2012 Women Solutions 600EastBoulevard 248-259-3058 248-259-000 11/1/2012 Founder, Shirley Jones A proposal for seeking funding a non-profit organization that will provide transitional housing and support services for Woman infected with HIV/AIDS living in Detroit Founder, Shirley Jones A proposal for seeking funding a non-profit organization that will provide transitional housing and support services for Woman infected with HIV/AIDS living in Detroit Women Solutions non-profit organization 660 East Grand Boulevard 248-259-9999 ext-123 November 2, 2012 National HIV Housing Coalition | 727 15th St NW # 200 Washington, DC 20005 To Whom it Concerns,I Shirley Jones the founder of the non-profit organization Women Solutions organization is proposing a $1,865,000.00 grant to propose a partnership with CHAG to assist homelessness among HIV/AIDS infected women. Women Solutions organization recognize the social problem that is affecting the Detroit Michigan area. Women Solutions propose to provide transitional housing and emotional support for women infected with HIV/AIDS living in Detroit. I have chosen National HIV Housing Coalition to request assistance because Women Solutions organization shares the same goal in assisting with the housing stresses that HIV/AIDS infected person undergo. Women Solution organization...
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...Hsm 240 | Creating a Social Program | | | Marion Miller | 7/15/2012 | | The program I have decided to create is a program that helps families that have been hurt by the violence created by drug and alcohol addiction or use. I have seen this happen to parts of even my family and it is not easy to deal with. I have seen even my sister and my nephew hurt by her husband drinking and drug use it has been very hard. Especially when my sister does not do anything about it, because she is scared or wants to deal with it herself. Therefore, I believe this program would be a great success. Especially in the area, I live in many people deal with drug and alcohol abuse in my area. What is the problem? The problem being addressed is drug and alcohol and drug abuse and how many people get violent while on one or the other or both. While they are under the influence, they can hurt the people they love and maybe one they do not even know if they decide to drive while under the influence. The main drug of choice out where I live is meth and pot and people have gone so far as to break into other homes to steal to get money to support their habit. Those who get violent from drinking one even stabbed his pregnant wife and almost killed her and the baby. What are the demographics? The demographic here is disabled veteran and families with children as well as retired people and drug dealers. All of these live in just my area and you can walk just down the road and get almost...
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...Social Program: Homeless Antone N. Green HSM/240 PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES April 19, 2015 Introduction: Homelessness has become a national issue. “At a point in time in January 2012, 633,782 people were experiencing homelessness. The national rate of homelessness was 20 homeless people per 10,000 people in the general population. The rate for Veterans was 29 homeless Veterans per 10,000 Veterans in the general population” (N.A.E.H, 2013). Due to the lack of affordable housing has resulted in vast and growing homelessness among individuals and families. Homelessness is not only a type of poverty but also a severe state of residential instability. Homelessness is increased by behavioral problems, alteration of mental health rule, differences in health and health care, racial disparities, substance abuse, domestic violence, variation in affordable housing, and lack of social support. Thesis Statement: The deficiency of affordable housing has resulted in widespread homelessness and has become a national problem The" Mission for the National Homeless" has decided to combat homelessness by providing food, shelter and other benefits and services to the homeless people. We will focus on providing housing, food distribution to fight hunger, educational, vocational and other services. We intend to fund our programs through private donations as well as federal and state funding. Problem: “Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines homelessness...
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...Creating a Social Program HSM 240 2012 Creating a Social Program Drugs Intervention & Prevention Program The mission is to provide service to all clients seeking relief from drugs and related addictions. We will provide the best care at the least amount of cost to our clients. The caring staff is here to help the client re-enter society free from drug dependency. Drugs Intervention & Prevention program Introduction Drugs have been around for thousands of years. Humans always search for ways to make themselves feel better. The problem with wanting to feel better is this is costing people their lives. Addiction to drug is one of the most serious social problems that exist today. People are abusing illegal drugs and prescription medication, they are overdosing on both. Drugs are dangerous, although taken as prescribed they can produce exceptional results in curing diseases. The inefficiency and deficiency of drug prevention programs has resulted in wide spread involvement in drug use. The problem has gotten so bad that the United States have declared war on drugs. According to the former President he stated the drug problem in the United States is (public enemy number one Nixon, 1971). The Drugs Intervention & Prevention Program will assess the problems leading to drug dependency. This organization will provide various levels of prevention and intervention methods through individual and family counseling. This facility will provide...
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...Creating a Social Program HSM/240 Amanda Nelson Marilyn Gardner July 1, 2013 The social issue that “Striving for the Future”, plans to help correct is homelessness in America specifically East Tennessee. The individuals who are homeless are more often than others unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, secure, and adequate housing. The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country to country, or among different entities or institutions in the same country or region. The term homeless may also include people whose primary night-time residence is in a homeless shelter, a warming center, a domestic violence shelter, cardboard boxes or other ad hoc housing situations. “An estimated 100 million people worldwide were homeless in 2005. In western countries, the large majority of homeless are men (75-80%), with single males particularly overrepresented. In the USA, LGBT people are over-represented among homeless youth, at 40%. Modern homelessness started as a result of economic stresses in society and reductions in the availability of affordable housing. In the United States, in the 1970s, the deinstitutionalization of patients from state psychiatric hospitals was a precipitating factor in urban areas. By the mid-1980s, there was also a dramatic increase in family homelessness. Tied into this were an increasing number of impoverished and runaway children, teenagers, and young adults, which created more street children or street youth. Most countries provide...
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...Invest. Innovate. Inspire. For a new India. ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 India is at the threshold of a new era of growth and opportunity. This is driven by increasing economic activity, ongoing ‘Make in India’ initiatives and a demographically well-placed, aspirational society. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) continues to be a partner in India’s ongoing journey towards economic and social well-being, and remains committed to investing in and innovating for India. RIL is striving to meet and exceed global benchmarks in product quality and customer service with inspiring ideas and strategic investments. From the manufacturing landscape to high-growth consumer service sectors, RIL is achieving superior outcomes that facilitate India’s drive for global leadership. RIL is delivering industry-leading performance through consistent efficiency in operations and prudent configuration of assets. RIL is making sizable capital investments, focusing on technology and expanding its level of services from the hydrocarbons sector to consumer businesses. RIL innovates for existing businesses and also focuses on developing new business models to deliver g g g y significant value for its growing stakeholder fraternity. In this effort, it collaborates with o s with leading global institutions to help usher in a n era of possibilities. global new is growing o RIL’s focus is to continue growing as a respons responsible organisation, thereby e inspiring progress in...
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