County Human Services: In addition to serving as an administrative arm of the state, counties are now providing services to their citizens beyond the original scope of county government. Traditionally, counties performed state-mandated duties which included assessment of property, record keeping (i.e. property and vital statistics), maintenance of rural roads, administration of election and judicial functions, maintaining peace in rural areas, and poor relief. Today, counties are rapidly moving into other areas of government support, including social services, corrections, child protection, library services, hospitals and rest homes, public health services, planning and zoning, economic development, parks and recreation, water quality, and solid waste management. Relief for the poor is generally provided by the federal and state governments through the income maintenance programs.
There are two parts to this assignment.
Part 1: Voice Thread Presentation
The student is to identify the County Administration in his or her locality to investigate services provided by Human Services Administration. Some counties may have different names for their divisions: You are to explain how clients can get services for each of the programs and services from the federal and local policies that the counties implement. Use th
e list below.
Provide the name of the State and County: Example Minnesota, Stearns County
Address of the Administration Office
Name of the Administrator
Adult Mental Health
Adult Services
Chemical Dependency
Children’s Mental Health Services
Child Maltreatment Investigations
Child Welfare/ Child Protective Services
Child Support
Day Care licensing
Developmental Disabilities
Guardianship/Adoption
Foster care licensing for children and adults
Services to youth experiencing trauma
Services to children and youth in need of permanent living situations
Services to adolescents transitioning to independent living
Explanation of how clients can get services for each of the programs and services from the federal and local policies that the counties implement.
Part 2: Students will then do a paper segment on the division.
The paper segment will elucidate in detail historical factors that precipitated the policy, current trends, and useful information that the division deals with and how to link clients to services. For Example, the Child Care Assistance Program
Paper:
Title page stating your name, assignment name, your class, and section number. Use running heads, page numbers, and subtitles as noted within the assignment.
Correct use of APA: In-text citations and referencing.
Your ability to write concisely, clearly, and coherently.
Use of subheadings.
Work is proofed: Correct spelling, grammar, and sentence/paragraph structure.
Use of professional and inclusive/empowering language.
Use of credible resources (no wikis). Only peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, and governmental documents.
Grading
Please see Grading Criteria in the Syllabus.
Due Date
This assignment is due Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 11:59 PM Central Time (week 2).
Rubrics
With Assignment 1: Policy and Practice (Panopto)
Use of PowerPoints (5 points)
Students are to introduce themselves (5 points)
The county and the state (5 points)
Address of the Administrator (5 points)
Then describe at least 10 of the services that they provide. Some states have different names for divisions or services 7 points for each service total of 70
Conclusion (10 points)
Part 2:The Paper Segment
Cover/Title page (5 points)
Introduction: State the purpose of the paper and give an over ( 5 points) Basically the first paragraph should have the details as soon as you read it.
State the division/department (5 points)
Program
So let’s say a student wants to write about Stearn County Human Services Administration. There are 6 divisions. One of the divisions is Gateway Services Division that offers the following programs
Divisionary Work Program (DWP)
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
Financial Assistance
Child Support Collection
Location of Parents
Establishment of Orders
Medical Assistance
So the student will pick one of the above, for example, the Divisionary Work Program, and explain what it is. History, The goal for the program, and eligibility requirements (60 points)
Conclusion (5 points)
APA Style and Format In-text citations and reference page (10 points)
Work is proofread; correct spellings, grammar, and sentence paragraph structure (10 points)
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