Discuss what you understand as a ‘vulnerable family’ and support your description by giving an example of a vulnerable family – target group.

Discuss what you understand as a ‘vulnerable family’ and support your description by giving an example of a vulnerable family – target group. Discuss the issues in the target group – vulnerable person’s life that may place them at greater risk?
With research/empirical evidence outline the Meitheal and Area Based Approach and critically discuss how this approach informs best practice for meeting the needs of the child and family within their community
All information needs to be backed up with empirical evidence/statistics/research/legislation.

Introduction – give a brief over view of what you are going to cover and why you have chosen your vulnerable family – link to evidence.
Main Body
Describe the vulnerable group and explain why they are vulnerable – link to evidence
Discuss the issues/challenges/concerns of the target group
Explain how the vulnerable groups (e.g. all/individuals within group)-what may place them at greater risk – describe and explain why – link to evidence
Outline the Meitheal and Area Based Approach – explain what it is
Criticall discuss how this approach informs best practice for meeting the needs of the child and family within the community
Conclusion – give a synopsis of your findings
Bibliography and Referencing
All information needs to be backed up with empirical evidence/statistics/research/legislation.