Select one among the following groups from Chapter 1: Vulnerable mothers and children Abused individuals Chronically ill and disabled people   People diagnosed with HIV/AIDS People diagnosed with mental conditions Suicide- and homicide-liable people People affected by alcohol and substance abuse Indigent and homeless people Immigrants and refugees Groups for special consideration (you may propose a different vulnerable population at the consent of the instructor) In this project, you will finalize the research that allows you to understand elements that go into designing and launching a community service.  The Final Project will be written using a persuasive tone, such that you would be able to present it in order to gain community and organizational support for your program.  The Final Project must demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, as well as your research and application of new knowledge.  Your project must contain the following elements: A description of the vulnerable population and why they need assistance in your community. A description of the health service needs of the vulnerable population you have chosen to serve with your program. In order to support the need for the service you propose, cite statistical data obtained from your county health department, state health department, and organizations or agencies who serve the vulnerable population. A description of your proposed community service or program; include the specific service(s) provided and one continuum of care level (prevention, treatment, or long-term care). Explain how the selected service(s) and the continuum of care will impact the chosen population. Discuss the social and cultural norms of your vulnerable population and how these play a role in the need for the services offered by your program. Describe how the vulnerable population experiences the health care system.  Analyze methods your program can use to overcome social and cultural differences. Identify two or more community organizations or agencies with which you can partner in order to implement your program. Explain how these organizations can help you implement the services you offer and the continuum of care offered by the potential partnering agencies. Explain which services these organizations will provide to your clientele that are not covered by your program.   Analyze at least four potential funding sources for your program, one of which must be from a state funded agency, one of which must be from a federally funded agency and the remaining two can be not-for-profit or for-profit business sources. Explain what factors must be met in order to receive funding from your sources. Your final project will demonstrate quantitative literacy, which shows your ability to identify and solve problems.  Additionally, you must demonstrate integrative learning, which means you combine your earlier learning from this and other courses, analyze data from multiple perspective.

1. Select one among the following groups from Chapter 1:
Vulnerable mothers and children
Abused individuals
Chronically ill and disabled people
People diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
People diagnosed with mental conditions
Suicide- and homicide-liable people
People affected by alcohol and substance abuse
Indigent and homeless people
Immigrants and refugees
Groups for special consideration (you may propose a different
vulnerable population at the consent of the instructor)
In this project, you will finalize the research that allows you to
understand elements that go into designing and launching a
community service. The Final Project will be written using a
persuasive tone, such that you would be able to present it in
order to gain community and organizational support for your
program. The Final Project must demonstrate an understanding
of the reading assignments, class discussions, as well as your
research and application of new knowledge. Your project must
contain the following elements:
A description of the vulnerable population and why they need
assistance in your community.
A description of the health service needs of the vulnerable
population you have chosen to serve with your program.
In order to support the need for the service you propose, cite
statistical data obtained from your county health department,
state health department, and organizations or agencies who
serve the vulnerable population.
A description of your proposed community service or program;
include the specific service(s) provided and one continuum of
care level (prevention, treatment, or long-term care). Explain
how the selected service(s) and the continuum of care will
impact the chosen population.
Discuss the social and cultural norms of your vulnerable

2. population and how these play a role in the need for the services
offered by your program. Describe how the vulnerable
population experiences the health care system. Analyze
methods your program can use to overcome social and cultural
differences.
Identify two or more community organizations or agencies with
which you can partner in order to implement your program.
Explain how these organizations can help you implement the
services you offer and the continuum of care offered by the
potential partnering agencies. Explain which services these
organizations will provide to your clientele that are not covered
by your program.
Analyze at least four potential funding sources for your
program, one of which must be from a state funded agency, one
of which must be from a federally funded agency and the
remaining two can be not-for-profit or for-profit business
sources. Explain what factors must be met in order to receive
funding from your sources.
Your final project will demonstrate quantitative literacy, which
shows your ability to identify and solve problems.
Additionally, you must demonstrate integrative learning, which
means you combine your earlier learning from this and other
courses, analyze data from multiple perspectives, explore issues
to their full extent as is required in the assignment, as well as
incorporate your own personal and professional experiences.
Be detailed and convincing in describing the above elements.
For your presentation, you may choose between the following
formats:
An APA formatted Final Paper
A PowerPoint Presentation
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not
including title and references pages) and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:

3. Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct
thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the
textbook.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
.
The PowerPoint Presentation:
Must be at least 18 slides in length (not including title and
reference slides).
Must include a title slide with the following:
Title of presentation
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the
textbook.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Must include detailed speaker notes for each slide.
Must be creative, using images and charts. Remember to cite all

4. images taken from an online resource.
Creative Commons
and
Flickr
are great websites for open source images.