...Goals and Objectives Organizations face the daily challenge of operating proficiently and successfully. Clearly defined goals and objectives must be established in order for an organization to achieve their mission. Most organizations must consider the, sociological, economic, political, professional and technological environmental issues when setting their goals. Generating suitable goals and objectives for an agency requires an intensive deliberation into a variety of concepts. An agencies success is reliant on determining if the objectives have indeed been accomplished. If the objectives are not clear and concise, it is difficult to identify the degree by which the objectives have actually been met. The process of creating clear goals and objectives can be immensely difficult within any organization. The fusion into the organizational approach means that the successful outcome of such processes is essential for organizational success. The success of an objective is heavily linked to the agencies goals. This accompaniment ensures that there is a cohesive and task specific objective that will seamlessly lead to achieving an agency’s goal. The National Institute of Health mission is “to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability” (USA.gov, 2012). It is through this mission statement that helps the organization...
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...Private Funds Danielle Bryant HSM/240 December 11, 2013 Lori Moon Private Funds As I researched different privately funded agency’s I came across The Family Services Association, which is a privately funded agency. Family Service Association of San Antonio has been building strong families since 1903. It is the oldest human service agency in San Antonio dedicated to helping children, seniors, and families in need. I chose this agency because they have so many programs that they offer to their community that address so many different issues and problems. At The Family Services Association, they offer many different programs to the community that address social issues. I chose to write about their Early Childhood Well-Being program. The Early Childhood Well-Being Program was initiated in January 2011. This program is to identify gaps in the areas of medical and mental health services for young children and their families. The program will then collaboratively build strategies to effectively meet the needs of young children and families with the intended outcome of maximizing their healthy development and successful educational achievement, and establishing a healthy foundation for lifetime success. Developing and mentoring infrastructure of professionals and services that are accessible to families that effectively address early childhood development issues. This program also educates trains and mentors early education/health staff and administrators. Health providers to...
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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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...Court Decisions The article “Faith and funding: judge blocks state support of Wis. agency” was a bit disturbing to me. On personal grounds, having had experience with a family member and drug addiction and several failed rehabilitation centers, it is disheartening to see one trampled in such a manner as a the article discussed for faith-based reasons. The “separation of church and state,” it seems, has become in our contemporary society more a witch-hunt against Christianity than any other faith, to the vast detriment of many institutions that could potentially do great things apart from their religious slant. I feel that more time was needed for this institution, Faith Works, to prove itself as a rehabilitation facility. The article cited lack of quantifiable figures regarding how many homeless men had been aided by the organization, as well as a lack of accountability with regard to the funding it was receiving. I agree wholeheartedly that any organization receiving state-funding (or any business, regardless, for that matter) should keep better records and be subsequently held accountable. This institution was, however, in its fledging stages, and perhaps simply needed better management and guidance. This was definitely not a problem related to matters of faith. To say as much and to pull the center’s funding for those reasons casts aspersions on the Christian faith. Ironically, faith has been one of the great motivators in recovery from many addictions. The article alludes...
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...Type of $ Counted Program Wages Assets Concept Underlying Idea of "Need" Beneficiary Unit of Concern Colorado Coalition for the Homeless All N/A Work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. Any individual or family that is homeless in Colorado, or is at risk of becoming so. Section 8 All N/A Rental assistance to eligible individuals and families who rent units in the private rental housing market. Low-Income Families and anyone who is homeless. The Section 8 program is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income families that have incomes below 50% of the area median income. In order to qualify, the families must be income eligible, without any recent drug or violent criminal activity. Eligible families are afforded to rent safe, decent and sanitary housing in the private rental market. The family pays 30 percent of their adjusted income towards rent; and HUD subsidizes the remaining portion directly to the landlord via DHA. However, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is a private organization that advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being and stability of those it serves, whether it is a family, disabled veteran, mentally ill individual, or a single man or woman. Depending on the circumstances that you are in, the qualifications...
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...Finances HSM/240 November 24, 2013 These past few weeks, the organization that I have focused my time and effort on would be the Department of Human Services (DHS). This is an organization in Michigan that focuses purely on helping the communities around it. They have many different programs to fit many different needs such as cash assistance, medical assistance, food assistance, even assistance with child support. They strive to reach and help all those that are in need in the area, no matter what the person needs help with. The DHS stretches to help a lot of people as often as it can, so it’s safe to say that they go through a lot of money each month, and this leads back to the question of where the funding comes from. The DHS is a state agency, so it is government funded. They are given an allowance, or budget, from the government. This budget is split up between the programs so that each program is able to thrive and move properly. This agency’s funding comes from what I would consider to be a pretty reliable source. The government sends out the money to the company so unless it was voted that the organization wasn’t needed and didn’t need the funding, the money automatically goes to them. The next question that was asked of us to include the answer to in this paper was regarding the funds. The question was whether or not the organization implemented financial accountability measures to ensure that funds were being used properly. This is a tough one, I spent around...
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...Benefit Types HSM 240 Ricardo Hernandez February 23, 2014 Tiffany L. Smith There are a plethora of benefit types and services available to the clients who receive treatment at MODCO. MODCO is not only a “walk-in” “walk-out” facility, it is a residential treatment facility that provides individual and group counseling to drug addicts, soon to be mothers the homeless, individuals with HIV and AIDS, and those in need of employment. One of the main goals of the program is to the clients and residents are taken care of and given guidance on self progress. The program is funded through many government grants, as well as several restaurants and churches. Drug addiction is a major epidemic and social problem in the local community. There are many consequences that follow as a result of usage. MODCO works closely with other well established organizations to ensure the progress and wellness of the clients and residents. MODCO offers treatment for parenting basics, receiving mental health evaluations, going to dental and medical appointments, receive family counseling, and receive any other types of services that they specifically need. The services provided most certainly address the social problem of drug addiction and the affects that it can have on a family. MODCO teaches love, leadership, independency, a responsibility. They offer their services to all who they come in contact with. Some other services provided include, job training, volunteering, housing for ex convicts, out-patient...
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...|Check Point: Policy Elements |February 12 | | |2014 | | |How the elements apply? | Check Point: Policy Elements Le’Sha Hairston HSM/240 - PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES Lori Moon The Integrated Council on Homelessness (www.usich.gov), is an organization that assist the homeless in finding stable homes, they also help veterans in need after they return from service. This organization is dedicated to helping those in the most need find stability in life, this federal government funded program is targeted to help and prevent homelessness. The main goal is to assist those who are homeless and to help them gain a stable place, to never have to experience homelessness again. The objective is to give the homeless some hope, letting them know that they don’t have to be without. This organization is here to help the homeless, and veterans gain employment, to show them how to manage their money in order to maintain their bills. Its also here as an aftercare program if needed to help maintain their stability. ...
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...Court Decision HSM 240 December 8, 2011 I chose to do my discussion on Drug Testing Program for Welfare Applicants. I disagree with the judge for stopping welfare applicants from being tested for drug use because even marijuana is a drug. To me this would be a good idea; maybe it would cut down people abusing the government. I think that all applicants who apply for any kind of assistance from the government should be tested. You have to go different doctors to try to get on disability. Now even with the different jobs you get people are doing random drug testing. Now with the economy the way it is we have more and more people on welfare than in a very long time and I think that drug testing as a part of the application is a good idea. Why would the government give anyone who is an alcoholic or on drugs food stamps? I guess they are trying to help them kill themselves because then they wouldn’t be a problem. Drugs kill many of our people every day. To me if you can get the money to do drugs, you can support your family and give them all of the necessities that they need to survive. As stated in this case, “The drug testing pilot is an opportunity to help individuals find employment and to help strengthen their families”. Now even with the different jobs you get people are doing random drug testing. If you fail a drug test, you get put on probation or fired. Then you go apply for unemployment, so the government is still paying for their drugs. So, why be able to get assistance...
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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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...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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...Benefit Types Holly Regan HSM/240 February 14, 2014 Terra Harris Benefit Types The Cocoon House is a non-profit organization which addresses a major social problem in society called homelessness. They address this particular social problem by offering benefits and services to those needing such assistance with a goal of clients achieving one’s full potential with a combined organizational support system. Some of the benefits and services they offer are expert services and subsidies which most often are provided by way of counseling and educational programming. Credits/vouchers provided to clients are for payment to other businesses or organizations that the client otherwise could not afford to utilize. Material goods/commodities are in-kind benefits which are distributed surplus farm materials from the government like cheese, bacon, or flour. Power over decisions presents criteria of a rational model which includes such items as 1) behavior reflects purpose of intention, 2) power is centralized and the decision process is orderly and procedural, 3) rules are based on optimization of all sorts of resources with information often widespread and extensive, 4) decisions are taken focusing on value-maximizing choices, and 5) Ideology is efficiency. These benefits are in place for at-risk youths and their families in that have found themselves in desperate situations with a heavy emphasis on those with no housing or temporary shelter. Each benefit and service is managed...
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...Sentence Outiline Sentence Outline Holly Regan HSM/240 February 6, 2014 Terra Harris Sentence Outline Every service organization must formulate clear and measureable goals and objectives. These goals could be an expression of the mission and vision statement of the organization and should explain what the organization wants to accomplish within a finite timeline. A service organization should formulate its goals and objectives based on the results of a strategic needs assessment and should be shared with other community organizations, school personnel, and social services. Once securing the organizations objectives they have now set a clear path of their overall goals. Goal statements provide a short and concise reason for the organizations purpose, the proposed population to be served, and the services they will provide. The objectives are the breast of determining how they will accomplish the goals they’ve set forth. Cocoon’s House proposed goal is to significantly reduce the number of Snohomish County the homeless and at-risk youth population. The proposed objectives are to increase the number of community-based family and youth resources in Snohomish County, educate and inform the general population as well as law enforcement agencies and the court system about family reconciliation services, youth assessments and response, and promotion of safety and safe environments. The priority outcomes are to have stable housing, permanent connections, education and employment...
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...Finances Cassandra Peavey HSM/240 UOP Finances The majority of the funding for the National Coalition for the Homeless comes from the support of the public, foundations, and different organizations (national homeless.org). Many funders are churches and faith based organizations who seek out the mission to end homelessness. The NCH is a nonprofit organization and has been ranked a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator in 2009. Due to the NCH being a national foundation, there are many different resources and organizations that will continue to fund this program. With all of the churches and local businesses within areas of where homeless exist, there will always be charities that will be put forth to help the homeless find homes and jobs, and in other cases, medical services. In my home town there is a place called “The Mission”, which is a shelter for homeless men to go until they can get on their feet and make it on their own. The local churches support this house and pay for all utilities and provide food for all who live here. The reliability of funding for this organization is pretty good considering the organization has been funded for the past thirty four years. Since this is a nonprofit organization the funding for this organization is all charity based. Individuals who work for this organization do it to help others. All finances go towards ending homelessness which involves food, shelter, and offering counsel to those who are experiencing homelessness...
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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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