I am interested in pursuing the Master’s in Social Work (MSW) program at Florida Atlantic University because I am sure that the professional training and expertise that will be provided by this program will support me in helping vulnerable population cope with their challenges. Also, having spent the last decade working in the social services field, I have come to the realization that my passion is in helping people who are less fortunate. I am currently a case manager with Aetna and I wish to continue helping my clients achieve their mental and physical health. Obtaining a MSW will give me the educational background that I need to better help those I am serving and those that I will be serving in the future.
Teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are two social problems that are of the greatest concern to me. There are a few ways that we can prevent teen pregnancy and STDs; statistics can help predict trends and demographics and measure risk factors about STDs, and their sexual risk behaviors. A sexually transmitted disease can have an impact in a teenager’s life as it can negatively influence their self-esteem and can completely alter their life. Regarding teen pregnancy, when a teenager has a child, it is far more …show more content…
As a child protective investigator, I had to challenging decisions involving minors. There were times where I have to decide whether to keep a child with their parents or to place them in foster care. It was important to develop rapport with children and their parents, so that I can assist with the child’s vulnerability and to assess the protective factors within the child’s family. These investigations often required to take relevant legal actions that required my attendance in court. I have experience in developing safety plans as well as making appropriate recommendations to ensure the child’s
Teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are two social problems that are of the greatest concern to me. There are a few ways that we can prevent teen pregnancy and STDs; statistics can help predict trends and demographics and measure risk factors about STDs, and their sexual risk behaviors. A sexually transmitted disease can have an impact in a teenager’s life as it can negatively influence their self-esteem and can completely alter their life. Regarding teen pregnancy, when a teenager has a child, it is far more …show more content…
As a child protective investigator, I had to challenging decisions involving minors. There were times where I have to decide whether to keep a child with their parents or to place them in foster care. It was important to develop rapport with children and their parents, so that I can assist with the child’s vulnerability and to assess the protective factors within the child’s family. These investigations often required to take relevant legal actions that required my attendance in court. I have experience in developing safety plans as well as making appropriate recommendations to ensure the child’s