Title: Identify community services available to help families solve problems.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-36) > Section: Strengthening Family Relationships

Identification should include advocating for oneself and using printed and online resources for locating health professionals, counselors, faith-based services, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, crisis centers, financial counselors, nutrition and wellness services, housing, and clothing.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the benefits of having community support services?
- How can families determine when they need outside support?
- What would happen if funding was not available to provide community resources that aid families?
- What kinds of challenges might a family face?
- What is human trafficking? How can it occur (e.g., social and digital media, trolling, catfishing, relationship manipulation)?

Communication

- What questions should you ask to determine whether a source of information is credible?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet to gather information?

Leadership

- What can you do to encourage family members to seek support when they need it?
- How can you help support community agencies providing resource services for families and individuals?
- How can you advocate for yourself and others to promote healthy relationships and recognize unhealthy relationships?

Management

- What resources are available to help analyze and manage family problems?
- What are the benefits of spending time solving a family problem?
- What can happen when families fail to get the help they need?