Question

A local charitable funding organization decides to cut off its funding contribution to a Planned Parenthood agency that has three satellite clinics in addition to its larger, centrally located main clinic. The result would be a severe cutback in services including the closure of at least two of its satellite clinics. A huge number of clients would find it difficult if not impossible to receive adequate services. A social work counselor at one of the clinics, with the support of her supervisor, gathers facts to support her argument that funding is necessary and arranges a meeting with the funding organization's leaders to discuss the cuts and try to persuade these leaders to change their minds. What is the target of change? What if any is the Macro System, the Micro System, and the Mezzo system in the scenario?

Answer 1

In above problem the main target of change is to convince the owners and partners of funding organization that life of huge number of people will face massive amount of difficulties if they are not provided with the services and also two clinics will also be shutdown will add fuel to the fire. So the social work counsellor will try to convince the leaders not to cut off the funding.

If macro system is present than it will address issues of everyone including people present at micro and mezzo system. It empowers clients by involving them in systemic change.

If mezzo system is present than it will deal with small-to-medium-sized groups, such as neighbourhoods, schools or other local organizations. It ensures that needs and challenges of individual clients are understood and addressed.

If micro system is present than engages with individuals to solve problems related to find appropriate housing, health care and social services. Counsellor may also provide Family therapy and individual counselling.