Identify a policy or programmatic intervention that focuses on children or youth, and follow a typical assessment outline (that you learned in sw 581 practice i), using the issue as the presenting concern and identify the shared needs of a population.

Policy Advancement: Children/Youth Assignment.
Identify a policy or programmatic intervention that focuses on children or youth, and follow a typical assessment outline (that you learned in SW 581 Practice I), using the issue as the presenting concern and identify the shared needs of a population.
Make an assessment formulation of the policy need or intervention intention.
Write a description of how a policy or intervention will address the needs of children represented in your assessment.
Select a theory and evidence based research intervention(s) and apply.
In the case plan, discuss steps towards implementation as well as obstacles to service delivery.
Lastly, describe the mental health vulnerabilities for this population (consider diversity), and the protective factors that may offset risk. Consider your social work role, and what you realized as you did this work. Use this opportunity to practice professional self-awareness.
(4-5 pages double-spaced)
Helpful HINTS:
Background Information
identifying information, A good description of the policy you have selected (policy name &
number, when was it developed what is the basic premise of the policy…..
Identify the Problem
The most basic function of the assessment is to determine what the social worker is trying to
accomplish. (What is wrong what the policy? Why does it need to be changed?)
Identify Goals
– What is your ultimate goal
– Is there a timeline
Identify Resources
– What resources might be needed (this could be other entities, people, agencies, etc…)
Identify Barriers- obstacles
– What might hinder your progress
– Give examples
Identify Mental Health Vulnerabilities for this population (at least 2)
Research – use at least 4 references
Select a theory that supports your assessment for change
I have also attached a grading rubic be sure to follow the rubric as well.