For this assignment, you are expected to identify a  sub-population within the field agency, then research and discuss with  your field coordinator the state and federal policies that may impact  the identified clients. Finally, discuss if there is a possibility for  you to advocate on behalf of those clients.

Submit a 2-3 page paper in which you:

Identify the subpopulation
Identify State and federal policies and discuss their impact on the clients identified
Provide suggestions for the agency
Discuss possibilities to advocate for the clients

Garthwait, C. L. (2017). The social work practicum: A guide and workbook for students (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Chapter 8, “The Social Problem Context of Practice” (pp. 87-96)

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Engagement [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: This audio introduction is located in the Introduction section. The approximate length of this media piece is 1 minute.

Click this link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program: