Part 1) Select ONE among the following groups:

·  Vulnerable mothers and children
·  Abused individuals
·  Chronically ill and disabled people  
·  People diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
·  People diagnosed with mental conditions
·  Suicide- and homicide-liable people
·  People affected by alcohol and substance abuse
·  Indigent and homeless people
·  Immigrants and refugees
·  Groups for special consideration (you may propose a different vulnerable population at the consent of the instructor)

Part 2) Write a three-page paper that covers the following 4 questions:

1)  Discuss the impact that at least two of the factors below have on the vulnerability of your chosen group:

 i.  Age
 ii.  Gender
 iii.  Culture/Ethnicity
 iv.  Income

2)  Analyze the intersection of social, political, and economic factors affecting vulnerability (must address all three factors).

3)  Draft the design of a new model program, not currently existent within your community. Provide a two- to- three paragraph statement that introduces your proposed community program. This section is tentative and might change as you conduct more research. At a minimum, however, items to address should include:

4)  An explanation of the issues and risk factors experienced by the selected population.  

5)  An evaluation of the health needs of the group and a proposed continuum of care level (preventive, treatment, or long-term care) based on the group’s issues, risk factors, and needs.  Justify the proposed level with supportive research/evidence.

6)  A description of one to two proposed services your program will include. 
Your assignment should be a minimum of three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and should include a minimum of three scholarly sources including attachment.

Due 2/4/20 @10pm Eastern W/ Plag Report