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Case Management in the shelter system is a demanding job. One opportunity that I met this family that has been in the shelter for two years. I will provide a brief description of one of my difficult cases that I have exhausted all my resources, knowledge, hope even patient with this particular family. As a Case Manager is a requirement that families meet with me bi-weekly or weekly depending of the family situation. We meet for an ILP (Independent Living Plan), this meeting is to develop a plan to reach goals step by step, from seeking employment to bring children to school. The first time that I met with the family (2 adults and 3 children). First adult goes to school, however client did not provide any type of proof. Any of the adults is

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