SOCIAL WORK

Grupo ESTABILIDAD

Group Name:

Grupo ESTABILIDAD

Unmet Needs:

The fastest growing population group in the United States (US) and the largest ethnic minority, Hispanics

(also often referred to as Latinos) are projected to constitute nearly 30% of the nation's population by

2060 (Colby & Ortman, 2014). According to the results acquired from the study conducted to analyze if

changes to legal status impact psychological wellbeing among Latino immigrant young adults suggest

that the change from undocumented to lawfully present immigrants is associated with positive health

outcomes. (Patler & Laster,2018). Miscommunication, lack of information, and lack of resources can

hinder the progress of immigrants living in the US.

Group Purpose:

Will provide education, information, and support to immigrant participants about laws, policies, and

resources available to them in Miami-Dade County.

Group structure:

▪ Number of meetings: 6-week program

▪ Frequency of meetings: Once per week during four consecutive weeks

▪ Length of Meeting: 6:30pm-7:30pm

▪ Location: Betty T Ferguson Recreational Complex's Orichid Room located at 3000 NW 199th St, Miami

Gardens, FL 33056

▪ Size of group: Up to 40 members

Group Composition:

Age and sex of members:

▪ 18 years old and older

▪ Immigrants

▪ Non-gender specific

Social/emotional level and capacity of members:

▪ Non-suicidal members

▪ Able to read and write

▪ modeling positive behaviors

▪ Be considerate of others’ feelings, wants, and needs

▪ Express interest in daily activities

▪ Respect others’ viewpoints

▪ Provide encouragement and support

Behavioral pattern relevant to members:

▪ Group members will be on time

▪ Group members will attend the entire length of the meeting

▪ Group members will be respectful and considerate of every member

▪ Group members will not share any personal information shared by groups with anyone

Group Recruitment:

NeighborHelp members already enrolled in the program will be screened by an outreach worker and will

be introduced to Groupo ESTABILIDAD. Members must voluntarily enroll into Group ESTABILIDAD.

Meeting Pattern:

⁃ 6:30pm-6:40pm- Brief introductions and overview of topics being discussed during meeting

⁃ 6:40pm-7:00pm- Group discussion of the week followed

⁃ 7:00pm- 7:15pm- Open discussions

⁃ 7:15pm-7:30pm- Closing questions regarding the topic discussed and preparation for the following

week

Evaluation of Effectiveness:

Members will complete a 25 question pre-test and post-test questionnaire to evaluate basic awareness

on topics being discussed: laws, policies, and resources available to immigrants residing in Miami-Dade

County.

Agency Policies that may affect the Group Development:

▪ Budget

▪ Transportation

▪ Child care

▪ Privacy

▪ Safety

Key People:

▪ Lourdes Martinez, MSW, LCSW/Clinical Instructor/Green Family Foundation NeighborHELP Suervisor

▪ Béatrice Worth, MS, MSW, LCSW Green Family Foundation NeighborHELP Assistant Supervisor

▪ Michelle Marquez, Senior Associate Dean of the Community Lawyering Clinic (CLC)

▪ Zoraya Leman Esq.,Sr. Administrative Assistant Law Clinical Programs

▪ Sergeant Gold, Safety Officer

▪ Sophia Croix, Senior Community Outreach Coordinator

▪ Natalie Lopez, Administrative Assistant for Outreach Team

Reference

Patler, C., & Laster Pirtle, W. (2018). From undocumented to lawfully present: Do changes to legal status

impact psychological wellbeing among latino immigrant young adults?. Social Science &

Medicine, 19939-48. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.03.009

Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Sharpe, P. A., del Castilo-Gonzalez, L., Treviño, L., & Parra-Medina, D. (2017). Life

in Limbo: Latinas’ Assessment of Lower Rio Grande Valley Colonias. Public Health Nursing

(Boston, Mass.), 34(3), 267–275. http://doi.org/10.1111/phn.12307