Assessments are valuable in planning for culturally competent service delivery. In identifying relevant information, assessments must survey the community, clients served, and the program or services offered. Each assessment has two key goals: to determine how culturally competent the agency’s services are and to provide information for a long-term improvement and sustainability plan. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), assessment focuses on the following questions:
For this assignment:
1. Research a program within a human services agency.
2. Write a 3-4-page paper in which you use the questions provided by SAMHSA (above) to assess the program.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the program in meeting the needs of the population it intends to serve.
This essay must follow all APA style formatting requirements. For further guidelines on your paper, refer to the Essay Rubric
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