They are often based at Sure Start Children’s Centres or linked to a primary school. Preschools and playgroups: Usually run by voluntary groups providing part-time play and early learning for the under fives. Three and four year olds can get their 15 hours of weekly free early year’s education at these providers. Day Nurseries: Often based in workplaces and rum by businesses or voluntary groups providing care and learning activities for children from birth to five years old. Childminders: Look after children under 12 in the childminders own home.
Agency Review The agency I decided to reviewe is Allied Rehab Centers, Inc; a not-for-profit tax exempt human service agency located at 3 Pearson Way, Enfield, CT 06082. I had the pleasure to talk to Mrs. Jones; Independent living support department’s supervisor, a 17 years veteran of this human service agency. Mrs. Jones provided me with a lot of information about what Allied Rehab Centers, Inc. represents and what this agency is all about. Allied has been serving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental retardation, physical handicaps and acquired brain injuries since the early 1960s. Allied’s mission is to secure and provide all individuals with disabilities or other challenges the opportunity for growth and development
Aii – A handout which explains why person centred values are important and how they influence social care work: Below is a diagram of person centred values that are important to individuals within a social care setting, these are all important as ensure the individual receives the best care that meets their individual needs. Their importance ensures: * Representation of best practice and social care * Respects and celebrates difference * Individuals receive satisfaction with the service * Individuals receive value for money Choice Individuality Privacy Rights Why are person centred values important? Dignity Respect Partnership Independence Aiii – A poster that explains the factors which can contribute to the well beings of individuals Feeling of belonging Good physical and mental health Hopes Wishes Dreams Economic security Being able to make a positive contribution Being valued, listened to and respected
The Family Center Care (FCC) is an advance to the planning, delivery and evaluation of health care that is founded in the similarities of partnerships among health care providers, patients, and families. The FCC enables health care practitioners the importance of creating relationships with family members of the patients whether the patient are little children or adults. They recognize that social, emotional and developmental support systems are important aspects to look for in health care. The Family Center Care promotes better outcomes of patient care because families are there to restore self-esteem and control them in a well manner. It leads to better outcomes and it creates better patient and family satisfaction.
Kendrick – believes accepting the reality that now all people are positively valued in society makes social valorisation important. It prevents bad things from happening to the most vulnerable; it also increases the likelihood of good things happening. Eric Erikson – says when reviewing the care needs of a service user you would need to look at their physical, social and cognitive needs. A lot of these theories are still relevant today in the care and support provided. Within the group living environment it enables the individual to participate in society.
Direct Payments (DP) is a model which gives the user the money to spend on meeting their assessed needs. DP is intended to promote independence, choice and inclusion…to give recipients control over their own life by providing an alternative to social care services provided by a local authority (DH, 2003, pp. 3-4). The Community Care Act 1996 made DP schemes a reality in 1997. Feedback from users indicated a broad range of beneficial outcomes, including improved self-esteem, increased control over their lives, deeper and more lasting relationships, and new interpersonal, vocational and lifestyle opportunities (p. 65 The
We will suggest some possible solutions for working with him for his parents and his teacher/s. We will finish with some suggestion for how his social and overall progress can be evaluated monthly. Michael is a five-year-old male who has recently been diagnosed with hearing loss which has delayed his speech process, causing a speech disorder. Due to his speech deficiency Michael has a difficult time communicating and therefore is at present unable to build meaningful relationships with his peers. According to his parents Michael occasionally has play dates, but doesn’t play with children within his own neighborhood.
1.1 Describe how accessing a range of services and facilities can be beneficial to an individual’s well being. Regardless of the disability a person should be able to access care services in the community because it is important to their wellbeing and health. It also gives the individual more independent. These are the services and facilities that impact directly on the quality of everyday life of many people with disabilities, their families and carers. There are many services and facilities which the client can access which will be beneficial to his or her well-being.
They are as follows: “The National CASA Association, together with its state and local members, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes;” and “The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every abused or neglected child can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive.” The first is from my training manual and the second is from the National CASA website. What follows is the Code of Ethics provided to me by my director: Code of Ethics Conduct This Code of Ethics provides Indiana CASA programs and volunteers with guidelines for professional behavior and ethical conduct. The Indiana State Office of CASA shall not be held liable for the actions of affiliate programs or volunteers 1. CASA programs and volunteers will abide by this Code of Ethics and all laws and regulations governing their activities. Each CASA program is expected to train their staff and volunteers on the Code of Ethics, provide them with a copy, and have them sign an acknowledgement that they have read and received the Code of Ethics and will abide by it.
The Mission of the American Counseling Association is to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity (American Counseling Association). The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) is a growing community that helps to serve clinical mental health counselors with professional guidance. The mission of the American Mental Health Counselors Association is to enhance the profession of clinical mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development (American Mental Health Counselor