I chose to analyze Karen’s role as an advocate in the cases of Jared, Barry and Melanie, and Katy in Unfried’s case study (2010). Karen achieved a short-term goal of remedying Jared’s abuse situation by consulting with other involved parties about the abuse and together they decided that temporary foster care was the best option. She also advocated for Barry and Melanie when their mother left them alone, making the decision to put them in temporary care while their mother was away and achieving the goal of making sure they were safe until a plan could be established with their mother. In the case of Katy, Karen advocated for her by requesting support for services for her to assist her in going to school. By advocating for these clients, Karen
