Acting As An Advocate

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I feel that it is the role of a social worker to carry a philosophical charge to empower and protect those who are the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our society and at certain times this may be as an advocate. The closest experience I have when it comes to acting as an advocate, would be my children. When they were three and four I took them to see a specialist at our local elementary school to have them tested for issues dealing with their speech. Afterwards, an Individualized Education Plans (EPI) was developed for both of them and my husband and I had to fight the school for each of them to stay in their programs until we felt that their goals had been meant. There are several characteristics I have that will enhance my ability to