Early Childhood Analysis (Module 1)

Early Childhood Analysis

The purpose of this assignment is to have students engage in the use of Human Behavior & Social Environment theories and frameworks to assess and evaluate early childhood experiences on later development. Is the structure that can hold or support a theory  of a research study. The theoretical framework introduces and describes the theory that explains why the research problem under study exists.***

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The Theoretical Framework (Identify Problem, Objective-Outcome, Research - How to fix Problem) ***********************************************************************************

Objectives

· 1: Apply person and the environment concepts to social work practice.

· 2: Apply conceptual frameworks and developmental theories in describing human development.

Requirements and Guidelines

Please read the case below and construct a 3-5-page paper responding to the five questions below. Please note that all work must follow APA 7th edition format. It is expected that you will include at least two references from the course material (book chapter and a journal article, for example)

and at least two outside peer-reviewed journals to support your response. Please adhere to the academic integrity policy of the university and the expectations on avoiding plagiarism. Work must be submitted in a Word document with an APA 7th edition cover page and a reference page.

Please review the case below and answer the following questions.

1. Apply a theoretical framework used for early childhood to analyze the case of Ms. Jones (Bio-Psycho-Social; Person in Environment, etc.).

2. Which aspects of development were most crucial?

3. What are the practice issues to consider in this case if you were to be assigned it?

4. In what way do you believe this case represents some of the issues we face in practice?

5. When evaluating clients using Human Behavior Social Environment, what are the pros and cons of using these frameworks?

Crisis Case: Ms. Jones

Reason for Referral: A family is currently in crisis. They are two months past due on their rent, and Mom is currently unemployed. Antonio has expressed concerns that they will not have enough food over the winter break for the family. A CPS investigation has recommended that they work with an intensive family social worker.

From what Ms. Jones remembers, she had a normal childhood in regard to how she developed. She reported that she walked at about one year and went to preschool at the age of three years old. She began dating when she was 16 years old and met Brad and Janel's father when she was 18. She never married him, but she reported that she was in a committed relationship with him from age 18 until about age 29, when she moved to Pennsylvania. She shared that Brad and Janel's father was physically abusive to her the entire time she was with him. She reported that she moved to Pennsylvania when Brad and Janel's father became abusive to the children.

Ms.Jones reports that she grew up in foster care. Her mother died when she was three years old, and she was then raised by her grandmother. Her grandmother died when she was seven years old, at which time she entered foster care in Ohio. She does not know her biological father. She is the mother to five children and reports that she is having trouble meeting their needs.

Ms. Jones has her GED, which she received when she was 17 years old. She has an interest in attending nursing school but has not taken any classes in that area. Janel is enrolled in high school, Antonio and Mike are enrolled in middle school, and Stacey is not currently enrolled in school. Brad went to high school and dropped out last year, when he was 18. Ms. Jones has worked in retail for several years but is currently unemployed. She has expressed an interest in working in nursing. Due to her unemployment status, there are limited funds coming into the home. She receives $339 a month in SSI for Antonio, and Brad brings in $420 a month in SSI that he gives to Ms. Jones. Janel works at Wendy's but keeps her paychecks to support herself and her daughter.

Ms. Jones stated that she is Catholic but does not attend any services in the area. The family does not have any history of court involvement other than for child protective services. Ms. Jones has mentioned on occasion that Brad has been "picked up" by the police, but there were no records of arrests found under his name. Ms. Jones is currently pregnant and is seeing a provider at Planned Parenthood. Janel is also pregnant and is seeing an OB at the Women's Center. Brad is diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic and has been prescribed Lithium.

The family has had three previous investigations with children and youth that were all unsubstantiated, but they have not worked with this agency to date. Ms. Jones is open and willing to work with the agency and wants to make changes in her life that can improve the lives of her children.