The client will live in positive and nurturing environment that aids her in success in school and raising her children. This goal was chosen because the client wants to raise her children and continue school and living with her mother will not allow that at this time. Her mother may not agree with this plan and resist. The actions suggested will allow the client to feel confident in her decision and successful in the process.
Cultural considerations:
The client lives in a predominantly African American and low income city of Harlem, New York with her biological mother who does not trust Caucasian people and thinks education is a waste of time. The apartment she lives in does not have an elevator, is surrounded by gangs, drugs, graffiti and poverty.
The client will attend trainings, workshops and community programs to learn skills and resources for living on her own for when she moves. The client will see a counselor to discuss abuse and fears of moving from her mother. This counselor will also help the client figure out a plan to notify her mother of her leaving with the presence of her social worker for safety precaution when she can move into housing or foster care. …show more content…
After the client collects all the needed documents and information requested she will be referred to counselors close to her home or school. The counselor referral will help the client discuss her fears about moving and help come up with a plan to move out of her current home. The client and the social worker will work on filling out the forms for housing and getting her on the waiting list to receive