Engage in Policy Practice. Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services; • Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services; • Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
Engage in Policy Practice. Identify the needs of the school community and subsequently advocate for policies, programs, and strategies to address those needs.
Engage in Policy Practice. Social workers represent, mobilize, and empower disenfranchised populations of individuals, families, and communities to have a voice and advocate in support or opposition to local, state, national, and international policies. They promote the realization of human rights and social justice through engagement in individual and/or collective advocacy efforts. Social workers lead in developing and sustaining interprofessional collaborations to address complex and contemporary issues facing individuals, families, and communities. They synthesize ecological influences impacting social welfare policy relevant to the community, thus, creating a platform for policy change at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. They promote social transformation by fostering individual and collective problem solving, and by critically identifying and applying community organization methods in practice. Student analyzes and advocates for policies and procedures that empower and enhance dignity for individuals, families, and communities consistent with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Student seeks out opportunities to engage in collective problem-solving with interprofessional stakeholders and communities to address complex issues. Student represents, mobilizes, and empowers disenfranchised populations of individuals, families, and communities to have a voice and advocate in support or opposition to local, state, national, and/or international policies.
Engage in Policy Practice. Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation.
CW5.1 Demonstrate familiarity with relevant statutes and civil codes, and the roles of relevant policy entities, including, but not limited to: • Child welfare-relevant California Welfare and Institutions Code • Children’s Bureau Policy Manual, Child and Family Services Review process, and other child welfare-relevant Children’s Bureau policy guidance • Continuum of Care Reform efforts authorized through Senate Bill (SB) 1013 (Statutes of 2012) • Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 • Other current child welfare-relevant legislation and policies Rating Review and identify Welfare and Institutions Codes (WIC) applied to referrals/cases and discuss with Field Instructor/Supervisor. Read and review Division 31, state regulations related to your task area and discuss policy with Field Instructor /Supervisor. Participate in an inquiry regarding application of ICWA. Other
CW5.2 Understand and adhere to local policies and procedures that influence child welfare practice. Identify agency policies and procedures that develop coordinated plans. Other
CW5.3 Engage with the political and legislative arena of public child welfare through involvement with relevant activities, including, but not limited to: • Maintaining ongoing familiarity with changes to child welfare-related legislation and the rationale for such changes, including reviewing recent All County Letters (ACLs) and All County Information Notices (ACINs) on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) website; • Reading, analyzing, and communicating in speech and writing about proposed legislation relevant to the field of child welfare; and Attending Legis...
Engage in Policy Practice. Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. Tasks to Address Behaviors
Engage in Policy Practice. 1=Unacceptable competence 2=Minimal competence 3=Emerging competence 4=Competence 5=Advanced competence D=Deferred Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. BEHAVIOR END OF SEMESTER ASSESSMENT OF BEHAVIORS
Engage in Policy Practice. 5.1 Student identifies social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services.
Engage in Policy Practice. Behaviors: Suggested Learning Activities:
Engage in Policy Practice. CW 5.1 Identifies social policies at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services. ACTIVITY: Review relevant statues and civil codes as they pertain to the field placement and present a summary to field instructor.
Engage in Policy Practice. Demonstrate familiarity with current legislation and policies, and the roles of relevant policy entities related to social practice with children, youth, and families. (Knowledge) Understand and adhere to local policies and procedures that influence children, youth, and family welfare and well-being related practice. (Knowledge, Skills)
