Case Study

Case Study

The purpose of a case study paper in our opinion is to examine and enhance the skills and knowledge that a social worker should have. It also allows us the opportunity to work with different individuals and utilize our budding skills of analytical thinking, as it is easier to ascertain where our own personal values, attitudes and beliefs may be affecting our judgment. Remaining neutral can be difficult, especially when the best interests of a child are involved, as for the most part, we especially may not want to cause any undue distress to the child. We chose the case of Sarah. Sarah is a young girl who has been in the care of Children’s Aid for a while now, and it has now been decided that she will no longer be able to live with her parents.

Throughout this paper we will explain the type of ward ship she will be under and why. We will discuss the rights that will be altered due to her change in custody status, such as access and visitation, appeals, education, health and physical welfare and consent. To conclude we will explain and describe the ways in which we would go about helping this young girl.

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