CH 7
Virtually any benefit other than cash is an...
In - Kind Benefit
The condition of having inadequate “money to buy things that are considered necessary and desirable”
Poverty
involves taking an active role on behalf of a client or client group in need of help
Advocacy
What are the 7 categories of Maltreatment?
Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Psychological or Emotional Abuse, Neglect and Acts of Omission, Financial Abuse, Discriminatory Abuse, Institutional Abuse
What is the 4th facet of the consumer-centered approach?
Workers should obtain clients informed consent.
The idea that social welfare benefits should be equally available to anyone regardless of their financial status.
Universality
Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program
The traditional family structure in the United States consist of…
Two married parents who had never been divorced living in one home with their birth children.
Adult Day Care is a home based service. True or False?
False. Community Based Service
Mobility Disabilities may be ____ or ____
congenital or acquired
A Means Test is the evaluation of all ______ clients have at their disposal to determine if they have the means to pay for services or buy things for themselves.
Resources
The ________ of Poverty refers to the fact that women as group are more likely to be poor than men
Feminization
Intergenerational Family is a family members include persons spanning at least ___ generations
3
4 Factors that can slow aging include…
physical exercise, healthful diet, stress management, and access to adequate resources and medical treatment.
Sarah's leg is amputated at age 25, is her disability developmental? Why or why not?
No, The disability must occur before age 22.
What are 4 of the 12 methods that exist that social workers can use to conduct policy practice and advocacy
•Persuade•Grievance•Initiate legal action•Form coalitions with other social workers and agencies•Provide expert testimony in formal settings•Gather information and supportive data to bolster claims about issues and recommendations for change•Educate pertinent community groups•Provide Decision makers with relevant information•Organize groups of clients affected by the policy•Practice legislative advocacy•Use electronic communication to promote positive change•Support political candidates
Workers compensation is a country-mandated insurance program that provides compensation to employees… who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE... state-mandated
Within Substitute Services someone else takes over all aspects of the paternal role on a temporary or permanent basis. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What 4 Concepts are essential in empowering older adults… what is the meaning of each?
Adaptation: the ability to adjust to new experiences, issues, and losses.
Competence: the ability to think about, make plans for, and carry out actions and goals.
Relatedness: the capability of experiencing a sense of belonging with others and relating to other people.
Autonomy: the ability to function by oneself with little to no help to the extent that this is possible.
What is the intention of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990?
Intends to provide people who have physical or mental disabilities with access to public facilities and equal employment opportunities
What 5 components should be explored to understand any policy
1.What people’s needs and the program goals are
2.What kinds of benefits are provided
3.What the eligibility criteria are to receive benefits
4.How the program is financed
5.How the program is administered and run.
What is the Grassroots, bottom up approach?
People at the bottom of the formal power structure, such as ordinary citizens, band together to establish a power base and pursue macro changes
What are 4 types of substitute services?
Kinship Care
Foster Care
Residential Care
Adoption
What are the steps for assessing older adult abuse?
1.Closely observe the older adult’s appearance, behavior, and living situation.
2.Conduct a careful appraisal of the older adult’s strengths and ability to function.
3.Conduct interviews with the older adult to solicit specific information.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 provides free education to children with disabilities from ages __ to __.
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