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HSE 110-Introduction to Human Services
Homeless To Harvard Essay (APA style-5 pages)
Homeless To Harvard Video (Click link)
Remember you are to view this from the perspective of a Human Services Professional. Consider all that you have read and discussed throughout the course. The questions below will need to be addressed in your essay.
What services or resources would you recommend for Liz and her family in the surrounding area? Please utilize Cardinal Innovation free/low-cost community resources. (click the link above)
What are your thoughts on Liz and her family?
Is there anything you would have done differently to help Liz and her family?
What were the main challenges faced by Liz and her family?
What are some factors that led to Liz Murray’s homelessness? Describe Liz’s family.
What influence does Liz’s mother have on her? Why does Liz’s mother return to her abusive family of origin? Why doesn’t Liz go with her mother?
Some children find their escape at school. Why is school a difficult place for Liz to be? Who are the people who support Liz? What could they have done to help her?
Compare Liz’s life in the group home to her life at home. In what ways is it better? In what ways is it worse? What does this reveal about the system to protect children that we currently have in place? What could be done to improve outcomes for abused and neglected children?
Liz and Chris become instant friends. What are some things they have in common? Why do they decide to run away together? Do you agree with their decision? What do you think they should have done? How do they help each other survive?
According to Liz, what is the definition of home? What is your definition of home? Using this definition of home, what is the psychological impact of homelessness?
What prompts Liz to change her life? What does she do differently once the decision is made? How does she hide her homelessness from the school? Why does she have to keep this secret?
Due Date
Oct 17, 2021 11:59 PM