This course is concerned with the problems of persons who are homeless in the U.S. in the 1990's. This is a 3 credit course designed for social work undergraduate welfare majors. You will be supervised in your field work by agency people. The T.A. and I will be available for any and all of your questions and concerns.
Regular attendance is required.
Course Objectives 1. To stimulate interest to advocate on behalf of people who are homeless. These causes will be seen historically, from 1700 - 1996, with an emphasis on 1980 to the present. To study theory and research of what is currently known about effective interventions as well as the major gaps in knowledge. The understanding that all of these people need housing, food, and care in the form of support services.