WE CARE is a relatively simple intervention that has two key components:
1. The WE CARE Survey
2. Community Resource Information Sheets
The WE CARE Survey
The WE CARE Survey instrument is designed to: (1) identify unmet social needs (e.g., childcare, employment, and housing) by self-report (e.g., “Are you employed?”), and (2) using a family-centered approach, determine whether parents would like assistance with any of their unmet needs (e.g., “If no, do you want help?”). The “would you like help?” question avoids the common screening pitfall of presuming that those who have a need want assistance addressing it. Respondents can indicate whether they want help by marking “Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe Later.” Critically, the “Maybe Later” option ensures parents know they can always access resources in the future if they are not ready to now.
Families who report wanting help will be provided with locally developed Community Resource Information Sheets (see below).
Community Resource Information Sheets
Families who report having a need and wanting help will be provided with the corresponding WE CARE Community Resource Information Sheet. These 1-page information sheets will list community resources (e.g., food pantries) and their contact information (e.g., telephone number) for each specific WE CARE need (e.g., food insecurity). Because community resources vary widely depending on neighborhood, city, and state, WE CARE information sheets will be developed specific to the resources available here at Downstate. The sheets will also need to written at a reading level suitable for our Pediatric clinics’ families.
As the newly appointed Project Manager, you are charged in helping to get this project off the ground. Using the material provided in the hypothetical above (and supplementing to it as needed), please respond to the questions posed below. Your response should be no longer than 500 words. Please answer the following questions in your short paper:
1. Explain the role of project and resource management and Budget Tools. Describe the role and at explain at least two principles of project and resource management and how you might use resource management or budgetary tools to facilitate the work of a project manager. Use: https://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/project-documents/#axzz7ZbHeitwE .
2. Gantt Chart. Complete a Gantt chart that identifies the tasks to be completed and their respective timeline for the initial six months. You can find an example of Gant Charts that you could use available here:
