Intro To Social Services - 2002
This course was designed to teach an overview of social services and an introduction to local services to youth and adults enrolled in an adult education course titled Introduction To Social Services.The course involves students in first hand experiential learning about social services. The results of their learning are incorporated into a Social Services Directory which is given to students at the last class and is also maintained online. The outlines and activities listed here are flexible and are meant to be modified given the needs and skill levels of any particular class. References to local agencies and services can also be substituted for those given here.

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Course Outline	Lewiston/Auburn Social Services Directory
Session 1 - Overview Session Outline Expectations	Session 2 - History and Funding of Social Services Session Outline Social Services Role Play General Assistance Values History of Social Services Summary Values Clarification Questions
Session 3 - Emergency and Crisis Services Session Outline Warm-up Directions What Is A Crisis? Crisis Role Plays Child Abuse Date Rape Domestic Violence Mental Illness Parenting Pregnancy Relapse Suicide Maine Emergency Management Agency American Red Cross How To Stop A Fight	Session 4 - Families Session Outline Family Questions Maine Department of Human Services Adoption in Maine Maine TANF Program
Session 5 - Elderly Session Outline US Administration On Aging Maine Bureau of Elder and Adult Services SeniorsPlus Elder Abuse Statistics Elder Abuse Indicators Role Plays Alzheimer's Disease Parents and Children Senior Center Susan and Jane	Session 6 - Children and Youth Session Outline Maine Kids Count Data Books Children in Maine Worksheet Maine Child Welfare Statistics Hotline Role Plays Parent of 10 year old - Helper 13 year old - Helper 17 year old - Helper 12 year old - Helper 14 year old - Helper 8 year old - Helper Parent of 3 year old - Helper Parent of 4 year old - Helper Parent of 5 year old - Helper Neighbor - Helper Parent of 5 year old (2) - Helper Community Youth Development CYD Quiz CYD Scoring CYD Description Through A Child's Eye
Session 7 - Health Session Outline National Center For Health Statistics 2001 Survey What Is A Medical Social Worker Mr. Gonzales Health Definitions Health 1 Health 2 Public Health	Session 8 - Physically Challenged Session Outline Services For People Who Are Physically Challenged Worksheet Questions and Answers About the ADA ADA Role Plays Judge 1 Victim 1 Violator 1 Judge 2 Victim 2 Violator 2
Session 9 - Economically Disadvantaged Session Outline Federal Poverty Level Guidelines Welfare Myths and Facts Hunger Quiz Hunger Quiz Hunger Facts Hunger Quiz Answers Needs of People Living in Poverty Worksheet 1 Worksheet 2 Why Are People Poor? Information About TANF	Session 10 - Education, Training, and Employment Session Outline Warm Up Activity Principles of Adult Learning Teaching Adult Learners Teaching Suggestions State Employment and Training Programs (if you are using this somewhere besides Maine, you will need to find information relevant to your resources ASPIRE Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Private Employment Support Services RM Transition or any appropriate service Employment Role Plays Career Counselor College Student Disabled Person High School Graduate Laid Off Person Retired Person Single Parent Small Business Person
Session 11 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse Session Outline Alcoholism: What to Do if It's a Problem for You Alcoholics Anonymous Substance Abuse Treatment Mental Illness Fact Sheet Major Mental Illnesses Schizophrenia Mood Disorders (Bipolar) Mood Disorders (Major Depression) Personality Disorders (BPD) Dual Disorders Glossary	Session 12 - Home Based Services Session Outline Pro's and Con's of Home Based Services Home-Based Role Plays XYZ Agency Director Jennifer Kathy Mary Ron Family Counselor Counselor Candace Joseph Sharon The Jones Family Home Based Counseling - Safety Issues
Session 13 - Prevention Session Outline Levels of Prevention Prevention Works Video: How to Make It Work in Your Community (in Maine this is available from the OSA Information and Resource Center http://www.state.me.us/bds/osa/irc/index.htm) Resiliency-Protective Factors Prevention Strategies Prevention Strategies Worksheets	Session 14 - Class Choice This class can be used for catch up and/or for a topic of the students' choice Some Possible Topics Parenting More in depth work on specific populations (children, youth, elderly, health care, mental health) Field Trip
Session 15 - Celebration and Evaluation This is planned by the students and usually includes food and some type of closure activity