AN

Select a

human services agency

(nonprofit, public, or community

–

based). Agencies may serve

po

pulations such as:

Children, youth, or families; Individuals experiencing homelessness; Individuals with mental;

health or substance use needs; Immigrant or refugee communities; Justice

–

involved populations;

Older adults or individuals with disabilities

Yo

u may choose an agency you are familiar with (e.g., field placement) or one researched through publicly

available information.

2.

Population & Community Nee

ds

a.

Key demographic and social

characteristics

b.

Presenting challenges and risk factors

c.

Structural or systemic barriers impacting the population

3.

Organizational Capacity & Gaps

a.

Strengths in service delivery or organizational structure

b.

Limitations or barriers (

e.g. staffing, funding, accessibility)

c.

Gaps between client needs and available services

d.

Consider equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma

–

informed practices

4.

Priority Needs & Recommendations

a.

Identify 2

–

3 priority needs and provide:

i.

A brief justification

for why these needs are most critical

ii.

Actionable recommendations (programmatic, organizational, or policy

–

related)

iii.

Consider feasibility, sustainability, and ethical implications

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