Throughout this course, many opportunities are available to post an initial response to a Discussion topic as well as to respond to your classmates responses. After you have completed the reading, and without reviewing your classmates responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion. Your post should be at least 350 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources. After you have submitted your initial post, review some of your classmates posts and respond to at least two of your classmates. Refer to your Discussion Board Rubric in your Syllabus for specific grading explanation.

Poverty in Human Services

Poverty is a major social problem in our society. Nearly 1 in 5 children live in poverty in the United States, with prevalence varying by region and state. As you read in Chapter 3, the human services field has a long history and value of addressing the needs of the poor in society. Now, imagine that you are a human service professional in a community non-profit agency that provides case management services to a diverse demographic of low-income families. As a case manager, you apply ecological systems theory in your biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment and treatment planning with children and families.

After completing the reading, please respond to the following:

• In what ways could you advocate for children and families in poverty in this role, taking into consideration key concepts from ecological systems theory?
• In particularly, how could you help to positively impact the childs micro, mezzo, and macro systems to lessen the negative effects of poverty?