Mrs. Harjo is a 65-year-old Latina woman who recently took in her 13-year-old grandson Tony after his mother passed away. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, Mrs. Harjo's culture has influenced her case as she tries to enroll Tony in school and care for him without proper legal guardianship. Poverty is also a concern as Mrs. Harjo lives on a fixed income and now supports Tony. A social worker could help advocate for Mrs. Harjo and Tony's civil and legal rights to ensure Tony receives care and education. The case highlights issues of culture, poverty, and social justice.

1. Discussion: Aspect of your client’s culture
Discussion: Aspect of your client’s cultureDiscussion: Aspect of your client’s cultureDiscuss
one aspect of your client’s culture that you think has had an impact on your case:Mrs. Harjo
and Tony: Mrs. Harjo is 65 year old female who identifies as Latina. She lives in Globe,
Arizona, and subsists on Supplemental Security Income, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps), and her garden. Mrs. Harjo has
been living alone since the death of her husband five years ago. She is the daughter of
Mexican immigrants, and visits her hometown in Mexico for Semana Santa every other
year.A paternal grandson, Tony (age 13), recently moved in with Mrs. Harjo following his
mother’s death from acute alcohol poisoning. Tony’s biological father is serving five years in
county jail on a third conviction. Tony’s biological parents were never married, and his
mother did not obtain a legal divorce from her first husband. When Tony was born, the
hospital registrar listed the first husband as the legal father on his birth certificate. Trying to
do the right thing, Mrs. Harjo went to Tony’s school to give notice of a change of address and
to put her name on file as guardian and emergency contact. School officials pointed out that
Tony was not legally related to Mrs. Harjo, and that therefore she had no authority to
authorize medical care, or to enroll Tony in school.The principal referred Mrs. Harjo to an
attorney, where she appealed for help in getting Tony’s paternity corrected. The attorney
advised that the biological father adopt Tony in order to change the legal parent, but
refused to take the case because Tony’s father was incarcerated, and the likelihood of an
adoption by an incarcerated parent was too low. Moreover, the whereabouts of the legal
father are unknown, and thus no relinquishment can be secured. (Garcia, Bain, Avera,
Armenta, 2005)Tony’s grades have dipped to a C average (he typically earns A’s and B’s)
since the death of his mother. He is on the freshman baseball team, and cites this as one of
his favorite activities, but will be barred from playing should his grades continue to decline.
Tony has no specific academic interests but wants to remain eligible to play baseball.
Teachers report that Tony has always been quiet, but has had difficulty concentrating in
school since his mother’s’ death two months ago.ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED,
PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSSocial justice, Diversity, and Poverty Discussion Board (15
points): This discussion board relates to this week’s learning objective: Deconstruct the
features of poverty, Analyze social justice, and Evaluate the social construction of identity
and cultural competence. The purpose of this discussion board is for you to assess the
intersection of how your client’s culture, civil rights, Socioeconomic Status influence their
case. Additionally, you will learn how to reflect on their own values, opinions, and

2. perspectives and how it can impact their client’s case. You will do this by reading the case
study and providing a thoughtful response that includes critical thinking. You will be
expected to apply course concepts to your client’s case.Directions: Create a new thread and
in the subject line have your name and the title. Posts should be no less than 300 words and
no more than 500 words. You need to address the following questions in your response:1.
Discuss one aspect of your client’s culture that you think has had an impact on your case.
What made you select this particular aspect? How does this aspect impact your client?2. Do
you think that poverty is a presenting concern for your client? What makes you think this?3.
In what ways would a social worker be able to advocate for your client’s civil rights/social
justice? How would that help your client?4. What is one question that you have about your
case study/client and its relation to this week’s module material?5. Do you see any
similarities/difference between yourself and your case study client? Why might it be
important to be aware of our similarities and differences in social work? How does your
own life experience shape your opinion about this case?6. Please ensure that you respond to
at least one peer in addition to your own post! Peer responses are expected to be a
minimum of 100 words. Be sure to include critical thinking and thoughtful feedback in your
response to ensure you earn the full amount of points in your postDiscussion: Aspect of
your client’s culture