Introduction to Week 7 Final Project

This assignment is not due until Day 7, of Week 7

There are 3 parts to your Final Project. The expectation is that you work on a portion of your Final Project every week.

Project Proposal: Part 1

You are being asked to develop a proposal for a new project that could fill a gap in current human service delivery for one of the client populations and/or contemporary social issues discussed in the course. Your project should incorporate best practices that are grounded in current research and ethical standards.

Submit an 8- 10 page APA styled paper describing the proposed project using the format below.

In addition to a title page and a reference page, the paper must include the following sections:

1. Rationale for the project – Why is this project needed? What has current research revealed that made you determine that there is a need for your project? [This section should be written in the appropriate APA format. Citations and a reference list are required.]
2. Project Description – Describe how you plan to address the client population(s) and/or contemporary social issue(s). Include the following:
   • Goals and objectives for the project – What are the goals of your project; how will you achieve your goals?
   • Clients the project will serve – Who (specifically) is your target population?
   • Potential referral sources – How will you get your clients?
   • Format of the project – How will the project be structured?
   • What are the components of your project?
   • Project evaluation – How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your project?
3. Human services professionals and support staff needed – Why?
4. Credentials of professional and support staff needed – Why?
5. Facilities/equipment needed
6. Proposed budget needed to fund the project – [This section needs to include an itemized budget sheet.]
   • Staff,
   • Facilities,
   • Equipment,
   • Any other money that you will need to effectively administer your project.

   • Final Project- Sample Budget

     Attached Files:

     • sample-budget-format.jpg (108.014 KB)

     Use this budget as a guide to create a budget that includes revenue and expenses. Please note, your budget will be for one year — not three.