Role of Urban Social Work In Addressing COVID-19
Instructions: In a 4-5-page paper, highlight the role of urban social work in addressing the impact and implications associated with the COVID-19 health pandemic in the urban community. Student should identify a specific population within the urban setting. The paper should be in APA format and 5-7 scholarly resources should be used. Address the following:
· The prevalence of COVID-19 in Baltimore City
· Description of the selected population – child abuse and neglect
o https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/can/
o https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/fastfact.html
o https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/whatiscan/
· Identify the system or institution impacted as it relates to the specified population – Child Welfare
o https://www.brookings.edu/research/what-covid-19-means-for-americas-child-welfare-system/
o medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/90394
· Describe the role of the urban social worker in addressing the problem
· Identify the social work skills required to effectively serve as a change agent