ipl-logo

Human Service Program Evaluation

1305 Words6 Pages

Human Service Program Evaluation Brooke Greene Kaplan University HN410: Human Services Delivery Dr. Annette Love October 27, 2015 In this assignment I will design and execute my own evaluation for Veteran Affairs homeless program. In this program the VA believes that no veteran should be without a home. This program is through Hunter Holmes McGuire and is run by social workers. During my research I spoke with a Social Worker that works in this program, her name is Ms. Terry. When speaking with her about this program she said that she tries to have a schedule, but that schedule can be interrupted by veterans coming in with a crisis or other critical issue that may arise. Ms. Terry has office here at the VA hospital and also goes …show more content…

You've shown that when the program is present the outcome occurs and when it's not present, the outcome doesn't occur. That points to the causal effectiveness of the program. When determining the study sample for my research I will look through notes. I will talk to the veterans that are a part of the program. I will talk to other human services professionals and social workers. Look at the veteran homeless program. Then understand that the best study sample would be to conduct population-based research studies, health services research, practice research, and evaluation and assessment of practice models and program implementation. With that being said that seems to be a mixed method. Ethical considerations with regard to the participants are vital. Ethical is define as of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these social issues. I would be very considerate of the veterans. I would keep their information confident. If I had to talk to someone outside the VA I would be protective of their information. I would also keep information like DOS and social security numbers private as …show more content…

In my research design the validity of the program is good. The veteran homeless program helps the veteran get a place to call home. If we can’t help them right away we find a temporary plan and then find other sources to find permanent resources. The data from the evaluation from this evaluation would be use in the following ways: It would be used to better the program. It would be used to better serve the veterans. It would be used to see what the veterans like about the programs. It would be use to see what the veterans don’t like about the program. In all just to better the veteran the veterans service here at the VA. In this assignment I designed and executed my own evaluation for Veteran Affairs homeless program. In this program the VA believes that no veteran should be without a home. This program is through Hunter Holmes McGuire and is run by social workers. During my research I spoke with a Social Worker that works in this program, her name is Ms. Terry. When speaking with her about this program she said that she tries to have a schedule, but that schedule can be interrupted by veterans coming in with a crisis or other critical issue that may arise. I have learned how a social workers day can be set for a schedule and or have many critical veteran crisis interrupt there schedule. Over all it just made my passion for the homeless veteran even more and wants to help then so

Show More
Related
576 Words | 3 Pages

The veterans are coming! The veterans are coming! In the article "The veterans are coming! The veterans are coming!”

Read More
368 Words | 2 Pages

1.) Why do you believe the RES Hawk Experience and the learning goals: Well-Being, Identity, Inclusive Communities, Take Action and Global Context are important to our residential community? All those attributes and experiences are skills that people need to develop, live, and used in their everyday life. When these certain skills are mastered I believe that the community itself can take on any challenge that comes in their way. 2.)

Read More
282 Words | 2 Pages

This area was therefore scored at a one. By including Veterans who receive care at the facility in the planning and development of new programs, this local population may be better served. Their insight into the facility arrangement, patient flow, and education would be valuable.

Read More
741 Words | 3 Pages

Background Approximately, 1.4 million veterans are considered at risk of homelessness due to lack of support, mental/physical illness, shortage of affordable housing, livable income, etc. An organization known as Vetshouse Incorporated has worked diligently since 1992 to house over 800 homeless veterans in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Vetshouse Incorporated consists of two duplexes that commune homeless veterans for a twelve month span in order to increase job placement and encourage professional development. Majority of the money used to fund Vetshouse comes from donations and fundraising events. The purpose of Helping Our Patriots (H.O.P.) was to collect monetary donations and/or personal items and toiletries from Norfolk State University students as well as the surrounding community in order to support homeless veterans in the Hampton Roads area through Vetshouse Incorporated in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Read More
612 Words | 3 Pages

The VA serves over 26.5 million veterans and their families; they are an advocate in providing care for military veterans. They have

Read More
777 Words | 4 Pages

SHOW CONNECTION Jon Kurht’s article “When helping doesn't help” is a personal narrative discussing Kurht’s experience managing a homeless shelter, and discussing the hardships and complications that come with helping the homeless. Kuhrt notably states that shelters “actually bred further cynicism and depression in those young people because many were ashamed of what they were doing - they knew they were profiting from the naivety and kindness of others.” Logos can be found within the reasoning and conclusions found by Kurht. SHOW CREDIBILITY

Read More
1612 Words | 7 Pages

Interviews will be held with the veterans in the program so the external evaluator can receive personal feedback. They will be asked questions about their mental and emotional state post-rehabilitation, how long it took them to find work, the job they have acquired and how they have felt since moving into their new homes. The utmost truth can be given to the stakeholders, through interviewing, about the programs effectiveness, before the next calendar year. The evaluation at best will be a hybrid evaluation within the Outcome Stage of the Comprehensive Evaluation Typology. The evaluation approach for a hybrid model is real world evaluation, through performance assessment and development facilitation.

Read More
170 Words | 1 Pages

The homeless veteran population is a concerning problem to the Veteran Affairs (VA). The population has been growing over many decades. To have a better understanding why there are so many veterans being homeless this paper will discuss many of the reasons why this is occurring. Veterans who have served in high combat can suffer from physical disabilities and mental illness that affect the normal daily tasks, but also who have not served can also suffer with the same issues. Suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD), causes veterans to have a hard time transitioning back to civilian life after the military.

Read More
210 Words | 1 Pages

I chose this topic because there seems to be a growing epidemic of homeless veterans in our country. This is very sad when you think of how those men and women voluntarily signed up to serve. There are so many Americans that live by the slogan “Land of the Free because of the Brave” yet, you have so many brave men and women eating out of garbage cans and sleeping under bridges. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans there are several factors that contributed to displacement of veterans such as shortage of affordable housing, low income, and inadequately healthcare. As well as the lack of family and social support not to mention the returning home wounded veterans suffering with the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression

Read More
651 Words | 3 Pages

This program has two key goals; assisting service disabled veterans to prepare for and maintain suitable employment, and to assist individuals whom are severely disabled in living independently in their communities (VA.gov, 2013). This program could be used to determine eligible veterans and pay for their training in order to provide needed medical specialty roles in primary care. Currently, VA facilities are lacking, primary care physicians, women’s health providers, surgical specialties and other needed services (Yano, Haskell, Hayes, 2014). The VR&E program could easily develop future health care providers at a cost of a contractual obligation in exchange for training. This would allow the VA to train their own providers and properly manage employee turnover which would reduce critical provider

Read More
677 Words | 3 Pages

Homeless youth are always dealing with poor nutrition, victimization, substance use, and abuse. Unfortunately the services provided are very limited and cannot help a huge chunk of the homeless youth. Homeless youth experience more substance abuse and drug addiction than non-homeless youth, this causes them to be mentally unstable and unable to be a functioning member of society. There are many temporary services provided such as shelters, drop-ins, meal programs, literacy improvements, and counselling programs; although these are available and there to help the youth, they are all flawed in their own ways. What the government does not take into consideration is the long term solutions to put youth in poverty to an end.

Read More
744 Words | 3 Pages

Homeless veterans need more help After all the things that homeless veterans have done for this country, they need more help. Many times, veterans will be seriously injured while in service. Whether it’s a physical or mental injury, they are serious.

Read More
685 Words | 3 Pages

The US has grappled with many questions about society’s obligations as to whether or not to offer services and benefits to the men and women in the armed forces. Supporters argue that helping veterans will help the society as whole and opponents argue that we shouldn’t be increasing our federal government spending in repaying veterans. Although I do see where people can argue that we are spending too much money on helping veterans after war, I believe that the government owes them for what they have done for the country, despite the cost. The government owes certain benefits to veterans because the men and women in the armed forces deserve to be welcomed home with a generous system of services for what they have done for the country. Helping veterans goes way back all the way to the 1600s.

Read More
272 Words | 2 Pages

Homelessness amongst veterans is a very big concern in the United States for those returning from the military. According to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (2014), it was estimated that there were about 49,933 veterans out at night (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). That is a big number for people who were out there serving our country and sacrificing themselves and putting their lives on the line. Many of them are coming to be in this position because of transition issues, substance abuse, mental health issues and housing limitations. We must be able to understand and relate to these issues that the veterans are having in order to help them overcome the homelessness and find housing and employment.

Read More
1423 Words | 6 Pages

Another initiative is to solicit volunteers and train them to become a part of the claims processing staff to accelerate the claim process. Also, in the hearing Walcoff (2010) stated that there was a need for transformation in the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide the best service available to our Nation 's Veterans, and their families. References: USDVA. (2010). New Medical Forms Will Streamline Veterans Claims Process. Retrieved February 26, 2016, from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1987 Walcoff,

Read More

More about Human Service Program Evaluation

Open Document