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Case management involves assessing a client's needs, developing a plan to address those needs, coordinating services, monitoring progress, and transitioning the client when goals are met. The key steps of case management include assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and closure. A sample case of managing child welfare involves gathering information about a child's situation, setting goals of ensuring safety and supporting the family, developing a plan involving foster care and services, collaborating with organizations, monitoring progress, and closing the case when stability is achieved.

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Case Management

Case management involves assessing a client's needs, developing a plan to address those needs, coordinating services, monitoring progress, and transitioning the client when goals are met. The key steps of case management include assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and closure. A sample case of managing child welfare involves gathering information about a child's situation, setting goals of ensuring safety and supporting the family, developing a plan involving foster care and services, collaborating with organizations, monitoring progress, and closing the case when stability is achieved.

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HUBERT KAIRUKI MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Student Name: Leonia Sebastian Komba

Registration Number: HK/BSW/21/0039

Course Name: Case Management

Task: Individual Assignment

Facilitator:

Question:
Introduction to Case Management

Case management is a collaborative and client-centered process that involves the


planning, coordination, and monitoring of services to meet the needs of individuals or
groups. The process typically includes the following key steps:-

i. Assessment: Identify and assess the client's needs, strengths, and resources.
This involves gathering information about the client's current situation,
challenges, and goals.
ii. Planning: Develop a comprehensive and individualized plan that outlines the
goals and objectives of the case management intervention. This plan is often
created in collaboration with the client and may involve input from various
stakeholders.
iii. Coordination: Coordinate and link the client to appropriate services and
resources. This may involve working with other service providers, agencies, and
community resources to ensure that the client receives the necessary support.
iv. Implementation: Put the case management plan into action. This may involve
advocating for the client, facilitating access to services, providing support, and
monitoring progress towards goals.
v. Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly review and evaluate the client's progress,
adjusting the case management plan as needed. This step involves ongoing
communication with the client and other involved parties to ensure that
services are effective and responsive to changing needs.
vi. Closure/Transition: When the client's goals have been achieved or when the
case management services are no longer needed, the case is closed. This step
may involve transitioning the client to other appropriate services or providing
follow-up support.

Throughout the entire process, effective communication, collaboration, and client


empowerment are key principles guiding the work of case managers. The goal is to
enhance the well-being of the client and promote self-sufficiency. Case management is
commonly utilized in various fields, including healthcare, social work, and criminal
justice.

A sample case involving managing child welfare

In solving a case involving a social worker managing child welfare the following steps
shall be followed:-

i. Start by gathering information about the child's living situation, family


dynamics, and any potential risks or challenges. Assess the child's physical and
emotional well-being.
i. Second, identify that the child needs a stable and safe living environment.
Recognize the family's need for support in addressing issues that impact the
child's welfare.
ii. Third set case goal(s). Example Goal 1: Ensure the child is in a safe and secure
living arrangement. And Goal 2: Provide support and resources to the family to
improve parenting skills and address underlying issues.
iii. Fourth develop a plan involving temporary foster care for the child. Connect the
family with parenting classes, counseling services, and community resources.
iv. Fifth collaborate with child protective services, foster care agencies, and
relevant community organizations. Communicate regularly with the family to
involve them in the decision-making process.
v. Sixth place the child in a temporary foster home. Arrange for counseling
sessions and parenting classes for the family.
vi. Seventh regularly check in on the child's well-being in foster care. Monitor the
family's participation in counseling and classes.
vii. Seventh keep detailed records of assessments, meetings, and interventions.
Document any changes in the child's behavior or family dynamics. And
periodically review the case plan to ensure it aligns with the evolving needs of
the child and family. Adjust the plan as necessary based on progress and
setbacks.
viii. Lastly when the child's living situation is deemed safe and stable, and the
family has demonstrated improved parenting skills, close the case officially.
Provide resources and contacts for ongoing support if needed

References

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standardization and flexibility: A compendium of indicators for measuring child
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3. Case Management Society of America (CMSA), & National Association of Social
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4. Child Protection in Fife. (n.d.). Child protection case conferences Information for
practitioners. Fife, Scotland, UK: Fife Child Protection Committee. Retrieved
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5. Coalition of Social Work Organizations and Associations. (n.d.). Social work best
practice healthcare case management standards. Retrieved from
http://www.sswlhc.org/docs/swbest-practices.pd
6. Davis, R., McCaffery, J., & Conticini, A. (2012). Strengthening child protection
systems in Sub Saharan Africa: A working paper. New York: Inter-agency Group
on Child Protection Systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Retrieved from
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7. EveryChild. (2012). Making social work work: Improving social work for
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