Unmet needs in 'troubled' children

Throughout this web quest I will inform readers on the unmet needs of what society considers ' troubled' children. It is not difficult to determine a troubled child’s primary unmet needs. An unmet need is made obvious by the child’s inability (1) to delay meeting that need; (2) to express that need; or (3) to elicit a healthy response from others to that need. Troubled children are distinguished most clearly by the frustrated expression of needs. They actively elicit the opposite of what they really need.

The ultimate goal of the child welfare system is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. Even among children who enter foster care, most children will leave the child welfare system. Understanding what actions children are prone to engage in when not receiving the attention they desire having a safe place to gain that opportunity is encouraged.

TASK 

In this portion I will analyze some scenarios where children express their variety of unmet needs according to their situation. 

The Need for Communication

Mom and Dad fight a lot. Sometimes they hit each other. That’s what I wake up to most days. I get in fights on the bus. The kids pick on me and I have to fight back. That’s what my life is like before I come to class. Some days it’s worse. You tell me to talk to you about things. Well, every morning is a story—a story I have to tell someone before I can try to get on with my day.

—Elena

The Need for Socialization

I live with my grandparents. There are no other children to play with. Weekends are so boring. School is the only chance I get to be with other kids. I’m not very good at making friends—I haven’t done it much; but it is exciting to be with everyone. I want to learn to play and talk to other kids. These are the kids I’m going to spend the rest of my life with. I wonder if they’ll like me?

—Kyle

The Need for Physical Activity

My brother and I live in the city in a small apartment. He’s in third grade and likes school. He wakes up at 5:30 each morning, runs around the house and drives us all crazy. I get up at the last moment and drag myself to school. My mind tries to work but my body wants to be in bed. His body wants to work. We’re very different, but we’re both in trouble with teachers before 9:00.

—Jared

Using this link you will open a resource of therapeutic activities for children. 

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Proposal

I Briana Hall and the community of Bedford Stuyvesant have seen measurable success in our plans to open a program for children of lower income communities to be taught how to swim, dance, be educated but all in all a comfortable place in their neighborhood to better help them express their selves. I know a few students have excelled widely in sports. Interest in helping us to achieve our modest objective. Our proposal requests US$20,000 to arrange the necessary equipment and seek membership from local clubs, hire sports teachers to help our students learn important sports activities, as part of the sports curriculum. We request you to help our school and children. In case you wish to inquire or have a meeting with school authorities, you can contact us on the number (347-XXX-XXX).

Thank You,

I am proposing block association meetings twice a month to be able to figure out a planning process to allow this project to be successful in the neighborhood.

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Analyzing the affects a child faces when they have a need for communication and what they may need that would have an effect on how they act.

• The child who needs to tell her story, may annoy you by not being quiet.
• If she doesn’t talk about her troubles, she will worry about them and be distracted.
• If she believes no one cares about her problems, she may be troublesome, constantly acting out.

• What short morning class routine could free you to speak with the child, if only for a short time?
• Could the student write in a journal on difficult days? You could respond in writing later.
• Could you provide peer counselors or arrange time with a close friend?

• The child who has an unmet need for socialization may talk constantly.
• If he hides his longing for friends, he may be isolated, a loner.
• If he is frustrated by his inability to make friends, he may be aggressive and set out to make enemies.

All of these points outline the points children make when their needs are not being administered properly. With this community center it can open a world that the children never experience in their home for various reasons.

This link is where you are able to see the impact that centers have in their community

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Community centers make the ideal setting for nearby mentorship programs, giving direction and administration advancement to the young people of the local area. The part of local area diversion focuses is particularly pivotal for networks that come up short on the fundamental offices to keep their kids in safe conditions.

Below allows you to see the benefits in supporting community centers and the impact they make on the community to show the best side of the child.

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