Independent Component

My mentor has been giving me extra material to read for my independent component. I have been reading the packets he gives  me then going over them with my mentor in out meetings. The purpose of these packets is for me to understand the model that CHAP uses in their program.

Blog 18: Fourth Interview Questions

What is the most important factor when transitioning a homeless client from dependence on a homeless shelter to independence?

1.  What is the first step to try to get a homeless client to independence? 
2. What are some important sources you have collected over the years, while helping homeless people?
3. How do manage the tasks that come with running a program like this?
4. What keeps people motivated to stay involved in the program?
5. What is the most difficult person to get back on their feet?
6. What is the most common struggle among the people that you are trying to get back to independence? 
7. What mind set is important to keep when helping people in this way?
8. Do you think it would be more beneficial to have volunteers with a background in phycology ?
9. What are good ways to bring awarness to the community about homelessness?
10. How has awareness helped your program out?
11. What is the most important thing volunteers should keep in mind when working together?
12. What training methods are used to train volunteers?
13. How do you determine if a participant is progressing?
14. When are participants recommended to therapy?
15. What important life skills are taught to participants ?
16. How can you get a good relationship between an advocate and participant?
17. What is the usual time it takes to transition the client?
18. Is it important to have a schedule for the participant?
19. How much one-on-one time does a participant require?
20. What would you take on answering my essential question?

Blog 17: Answer 3

• EQ: What is the most important factor when transitioning a homeless client from dependence on a homeless shelter to independence.
• Answer #3: The most important factor when transitioning a homeless client from dependence on a homeless shelter to independence is recruiting and bringing awareness about the program. 
• 3 details to support the answer : volunteers for different groups, brings in advocates, brings in donations.
• The research source (s) to support your details and answer: my interview 2&3 helped me come up with this answer. 
• Concluding Sentence: This answer helps transition clients to independence by making the program that is trying to help them do so, stronger.