DISCUS 1

Post a response to the following:

• Explain the imbalances in power that exist in interactions and/or relationships within the family featured in the case study you focused on this week.
• Describe how you will use communication to demonstrate cultural humility when working with the family in this case.
• Explain what internal/personal barriers could provide challenges to developing your cultural humility (e.g., fear, confidence, time pressures) and how you might address them.

ASSIGN 1

Referring to the case scenario, write two correspondences, one to the service user (the mother in the case scenario) and one to a service provider to whom you are making a referral for this case.

To the service user:

Write a1-page introduction email or letter to the service user (the mother in the case scenario). In your correspondence:

• Introduce yourself.
• Provide a background of your skills.
• Focus on demonstrating cultural humility in your communications.

To the service provider:

Write a1-page letter or email to a mental health service provider in which you advocate for your service user and request services. In your letter, be sure to demonstrate:

• Diplomacy skills
• Effective skills in interagency collaboration
• Professional communication skills
• Clarity and concise information
• Confidentiality skills

PLEASE ANSWER EACH QUESTION SEPERATELY

• Intake Assessment: Maria This document contains a completed Intake Assessment form for the service user Maria, described below. The Case of Maria Maria, a 28-year-old mother, is presenting at a homeless shelter with her two children. The mother's parents are from Brazil, but she was born in the United States. She has two children, a female age 9 and a male age 10. The husband/father is 37 years old and left the family's rental home and has taken the family's money. The father is from a different culturehe is Haitian. He left the family's rental home because of cultural disagreements with the mother. The mother is depressed and is having trouble sleeping. She is drinking too much alcohol. No domestic violence is being reported by the mother, but she reports that there were loud and angry disagreements with her husband. As a now single mother, she can no longer pay the rent. Her rental lease ran out and it was not renewed. The family has been evicted. Maria's completed intake Assessment Form begins on the next page.

Walden University, LLC Intake Assessment Program Entry Date: April 30 Referred by: Catholic Church Pastor SSN: xxx/xx/xxxx Last Name: ____ Pierre _________________ First:_____Maria____________________ Middle Name:__Anne_________ Age: 28 Sex: Male X Female Marital Status: Education: Race: (check all that apply) Single 0-8 years African American/Black Married X 9-12(non-HS grad) X Caucasian X Separated HS Grad/GED Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islndr. Widowed 12+ Asian Asian Divorced College Grad American Indian/AK Native Junior College Grad College (non-grad) Voc/Tech (completed) Graduate Degree Last Permanent Address: (Last place resided for 90 days or more) Street Address: _214 Spruce Street___________________ City:_Washington____ State: _DC____ # Weeks/Months at Last Permanent Address: __Over 2 years_____________ Monthly Income & Amounts: Family Type: Child Support: 0 Single Female TANF: 0 Single Male Employment FT: 0 X Female w/children Employment PT: 0 Male w/children Pension: 0 Couple no children Veterans Ben: 0 Couple w/children SSA: 0 Extended family SSDI: 0 SSI: 0 Insurance Type: Unemployment: 0 Medicare Other: 0 Medicaid Private Total: $ 0 VA Medical Total Monthly Family Income: $ 0 Other (list) _______________ X None Non-cash Benefits from any source: _____ Yes __0___ No (check all that apply) SNAP (Food Stamps) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) TANF Child Care Services TANF Transportation Services Other TANF-Funded Services Housing Status & Cost of Housing (monthly): X Homeless Homeless length___1st day_______ Rent $ evicted yesterday_______ Own $__________ Ethnicity: X Hispanic/ Latino Origin

Walden University, LLC Where did you stay last night? We (my two children and I) stayed in our rental home for the last night. We were evicted. List the number of homeless shelters you have stayed at in the prior 6 months?_____0_______ List the number of homeless episodes you have experienced within the last 3 years? ___0______ Reasons for Homelessness/Emergency Assistance: (check all that apply) Stranded/Transient X Insufficient Income Fire/Disaster Substance Use Disorder X Eviction High Risk Neighborhood Loss of Public Assistance Release From Corrections Facility Medical Condition Mismanagement of Income Substance Abuse Domestic Violence X Disagreement With Spouse Release From Mental Health Facility Condemnation OtherSpecify_______________________________________ Domestic Violence Victim/Survivor: _____ Yes __X___ No If "Yes," are you currently fleeing? (If "Yes," client record must be locked) _____ Yes _____ No X N/A Enter family members that live with you: Name Relationship to Applicant Gender Age Camilia Pierre Daughter F 9 Anthony Pierre Son M 10 a. Identify any service needs of your immediate family members: My son has mild autistic symptoms. My children have been missing school. We have had limited funds and my children have not been eating properly. With regard to where you stayed last night, how long have you stayed/resided there? 1 week or less More than 1 week, less than 1 month 13 months 4-6 months 7-11 months 1-2 years X 2 years or more

Walden University, LLC b. Identify any family members who have been supportive: I do not have any family members in the United States, except my husband and we are separated. I have family in Brazil. My church has been very supportive, and the Catholic church members have been trying to help us. c. Identify any family members who have not been supportive: I do not have any family members in the United States, except my husband, Emmanuel Pierre, and we are separated. My husband left the family's rental home over 3 months ago and took all of the family's money. He has not communicated with the family since he left. d. Enter family members that do not live with the applicant: My husband left the family's rental home over 3 months ago and took all of the family's money. He has not communicated with the family since he left. Children's Education Form: For children 6 or older, name of school attending, any after-school or activities the children are attending. For children 0-5 years old, identify participation in Head Start/Early Head Start, or school readiness, program, Birth to Three day care. For school-aged children, information about school attendance/absenteeism. Camilia Pierre, age 9, Eaton Elementary School. Has been missing school since father left home. Anthony Pierre, age 10, Eaton Elementary School. Has an IEP for autism (early intervention services and special education). Has been missing school since father left home. Permanent Connections: Are there people that you can depend on to help you? _X____ Yes _____ No Explain: Only the pastor and the Catholic church members have been supportive of our family's needs. Medical Problem(s): Overweight; diabetic: depressed; trouble sleeping: drinking too much alcohol Drug Problem X Alcohol Problem X Physical Health X Mental Health ADHD Physical Handicap HIV/AIDS Developmental Disability Other-Specify: Pregnant: _____ Yes __X___ No #Months pregnant ______ Do have a history of any psychiatric conditions? _____ Yes __X___ No (check all that apply) Currently experiences: History of: Homicidal ideas/attempts Assaultive behavior Delusions Severe depression Mild to moderate depression X Severe thought disorder Cognitive impairment Suicidal ideas Suicidal attempts Hallucinations Arson/fire setting Victim of sexual abuse/assault Victim of trauma Other (specify) Are you currently receiving mental health care? _____ Yes __X___ No Do you have a history of any substance use? _____ Yes __X___ No

Walden University, LLC Are you currently using substances? _X____ Yes _____ No If yes, please list drug(s) of choice, frequency of use, approximate date of last use. Alcohol, every night, last used last night Are you interested in substance abuse treatment? ____ Yes _X__ No Do you have any current legal issues? _____ Yes __X___ No If yes, please list description of charges and any pending court dates. Activities of Daily Services (ADLs): Do you have difficulty with any of the following areas of daily living? (check all that apply) a. Paying rent/utilities X b. Lease compliance X c. Housekeeping d. Money management X e. Driving/using public transportation f. Arranging apartment repairs g. Use of mental health services h. Use of health services i. Securing/maintaining benefits X j. Meal preparation k. Shopping for food and other necessities l. Taking medication as prescribed or instructed X m. Filling prescriptions X n. Socialization o. Hygiene p. Other (specify):_________________________ What are your strengths? My Catholic faith The love of my children Skills: Photography Services Sought: X Shelter/Housing X Mental Health Care Drug Treatment Medical Care Legal Aid-Immigration Legal Aid-Other X Assistance Obtaining Cash and Non-Cash Benefits Application Affirmation & Authorization to Verify Information APPLICATION STATEMENT: The client confidentiality form, the consent form, and the release of information form have been signed and completed. I certify that the above information is an accurate and complete disclosure of the requested information. I hereby acknowledge that the information relating to determination of my eligibility requires verification and/or documentation, and, by my signature, I authorize the release of such information as may be required for the determination of my eligibility. Signature of Applicant Maria Anne Pierre Date: April 30 Intake Worker Signature Dean Thomas Date: April 30