07 Jul Choose and research a Social Service Agency.
Examples of Social Service Agencies:
ACS (Administration for Children Services)
Safe Horizons
VIBES (Victims Information for the Bureau of Suffolk)
Community Housing Innovations
What is the name of the agency/organization you chose?
What is the address/ where is it located? Is it easily accessible for clients?
Describe the agency/organization
What population does it serve?
What is its mission statement/purpose?
How long has it been in existence?
Who makes up the organization? (Chain of command) total staff.
What are their roles?
Is it a private agency or public agency?
How do clients pay for services?
A guide in choosing an agency: Perhaps think about a population that you may be interested n working with: children, victims or domestic violence/rape, the homeless, the elderly, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, etc. This will assist you in selecting and researching an agency that best matches your interests.
