Title: Assess services for diverse populations.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Assessing the Needs of Diverse Populations

Assessment should include

- needs to be met
  - safety
  - physical and mental health and wellness
  - environmental needs
  - social needs
- available services
  - community services
  - educational services
  - occupational/vocational services
  - therapy and counseling
  - financial literacy services
  - resource assistance.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How do biases influence the provision of services to people with diverse needs and challenges?

Communication

- How can families express the need for assistance?
- Why is maintaining communication with clients and families important?

Leadership

- How can families be guided through crisis situations?
- Why is it important for human services providers to be culturally sensitive?

Management

- What are effective ways of advertising available services?
- What are some obstacles in the delivery of services?