Describe the clients of the agency and what client needs the agency meets identify the significant disciplines other than social work in the agency. Identify key sources of funding for the agency. Describe the general atmosphere within the agency. Identify the policy-making body of the agency. Identify three key community resources used by the practicum agency.

Human Services

Agency Paper – The student will write a paper (minimum 5-7 pages APA) on the practicum agency emphasizing agency structure, populations served, core services provided and an analysis of relevant agency policies. This paper is to be double- spaced and typed. The content is not limited to, but must include:

Stated goals and objectives of the agency.

The formal organizational structure of the agency.

The social services programs administered by the agency.

Describe the clients of the agency and what client needs the agency meets identify the significant disciplines other than social work in the agency.

Identify key sources of funding for the agency.

Describe the general atmosphere within the agency.

Identify the policy-making body of the agency.

Identify three key community resources used by the practicum agency.

Overview of populations served.

Identification and exploration of core services provided by the agency.

You will gather information for your paper thru the Practicum Agency Interviews, Websites etc.