CCP vocab test Flashcards
being given the ability and/or authority to make changes; the act of enabling a person to remove him- or herself from danger, with guidance or help from an experienced leader
empowerment
the help designed and provided for people in need through facilities and/or programs; sometimes referred to as social and health services
human services
the capacity to make decisions for yourself and determine your course in life without undue influence from others
self-determination
the support provided by human services professionals and other people who have experienced and conquered similar hardships that enables the afflicted to change their outlook on and reactions to life situations
support-motivation
money given for a cause or purpose; provided by government or private sources
grants
public or private organizations that provide human services
institutions
a collection of people struggling with similar difficult situations
population groups
an organization that is rewarded with money for services rendered
for-profit
interfering with a person’s life to save him or her from risky behavior
intervention
an organization that is not in business to make money
nonprofit
the basic ideas and reasoning behind a subject
philosophy
an extra amount of funds set aside for operating expenses
prudent reserve
the word “assistance” provides temporary help or support
social assistance
similar to the term population group
target groups
management that works to make organizations and population groups better
administration
the services provided to clients and their family members to help them make positive changes
direct service
the efforts of a community to bring resources together
community mobilization
the organized effort to collect money for a cause or need
fundraising
the practice of fulfilling the process for corporate and/or government funding, trusts, or grants
grant writing
a person paid to persuade lawmakers to enact legislation that helps his or her employer
lobbyist
a rule or guide to achieve reasonable outcomes
policy
the actions that affect society through the access of goods and resources
social policies
a plan for spending
budget
a person who oversees fund-raising for a group and helps create a plan for raising money
development director
a person who maintains and oversees the operations of a group
executive director
a person who creates the human service programs for an organization
program director
