I am currently placed at the Ulysses G. Shelton Head Start Center in Brockton, MA, as part of my senior internship. For the purpose of this assignment, I interviewed Pauline Carlson, MSW, Deborah Archer, MSW and Angela Depina, BSW who work at the agency.
Pauline explained that her view of Macro practice is working with communities and other systems to advocate for policies, that will help those who are vulnerable.
Deborah stated that her understading of Macro practice is to go beyond what is expected when we work with one client. Instead, work with many clients to build a better community.
Angela said that although she has not had the oppotunity to work at a Macro level yet, she understands that working at this level means to advocate not only for one person, but for many people.
All three workers will be going to the Massachusetts State House this February 14, 2012 to advocate for the program, and let each town's representative know that we want the program and our families want the program. Deborah is also part of the Department of Children and Families Board in MA. Pauline has also traveled to be part of the National Head Start Association in Washington D.C. Angela also participate in the Policy Council at the center to ensure that the parents opinions are heard.
They all mentioned that about 20-25% of their work is devoted to macro practice activities.
Really important Leadership skills are: really good public speaking, working with groups, team building, be interested in both local and state events, and believe that we are here to make a change in our society for benefits of our parents.
I enjoyed what was said in your interview with Deborah about what she feels macro practice is. Macro practice as something that involves going beyond what is expected in working with many clients to improve a community was interesting. I like this perspective of macro going beyond working with one person but instead working with many to improve conditions for several groups in an area.
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