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Creating survival services
Abstract
Described is a type of community-based practice currently being tested with the homeless that conceptually parallels approaches developed in the 1930s and 1960s. Any package of services for this population must first consider physical survival needs, which can be met most effectively through case advocacy services. After obtaining emergency shelter and food for the homeless person, the advocate must participate in a search for permanent housing. Job searches can also be initiated for those homeless individuals who wish to and are able to enter the labor market. The process of stabilization also requires that the homeless person be trained to negotiate the welfare system independently. The long-term interests of both the homeless and service providers working under the "safety net" dictates that providers organize independently and, whenever possible, consolidate with related efforts. Survival service agencies can help strengthen those social movements that will be pivotal to the long-term economic security of the increasing number of homeless individuals. (This issue of Administration in Social Work features three related articles.)
Journal
(1986)
vol10
no3
pages71-84
Categories
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Community Development Nonprofits
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Community Development
