Stefan has been referred to your local community service centre hub by someone at Melbourne City Mission.
Question:
Stefan has been referred to your local community service centre hub by someone at Melbourne City Mission. Stefan has stated that he is homeless and currently couch surfing and is looking for long term affordable housing options. Stefan/Stephani hangs out with some older guys/woman, who are heavy drug users and who also spray illegal graffiti around town. Stefan/Stefani is artistic and enjoys drawing.
· Stefan/Stephani's father died in a workplace accident when Stefan/Stephani was 15.
· Stefan/Stephani's mother got a new partner, and Stefan/Stephani was physically abused by him for two years.
· One day, Stefan/Stephani hit back at mum's boyfriend and knocked him unconscious.
· After a stint in juvie, Stefan/Stephani ended up in foster care.
· After turning 18 Stefan/Stephani was placed in a private rental that fell apart 4 months after moving in, as some friends trashed the place.
· Stefan/Stephani is very art focused, and does not care the kind of art.
· Stefan/Stephani do not care about breaking the law for their art (tagging)
· Stefan/Stephani is distrustful of school because they felt their teachers turned their back on them during the court case.
· Stefan/Stephani hang out with drug users (hard and soft drugs)
· Stefan/Stephanie thinks all the adults in their life (Mum, family, school) side with the Mum's boyfriend and not them.
· Stefan/Stephanie is distrustful of adults.
· Stefan/Stephanie is a recreational marijuana smoker, but don't consider themselves as an addict.
· Stefan/Stephanie do not drink.
Closure
| Transition for Closure / Case Closure | Length of time worked with family: | 12 weeks | |
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Expert Answer:
Based on the information provided about Stefan it is evident that he has faced multiple challenges in his life including homelessness abuse and legal ... View the full answer
