Application: Technology in Human Services Organizations

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Technology is a tool that can have an effect on any area of our lives, ranging from professionally to personally. Although technology is also an ever changing tool, it can either be of a benefit and/or it can cause several limitations. When it comes to the professional ream of things, it doesn’t matter what particular career path one chooses to in indulge in; the dependence of technology will still seem as a high demand for survival. However, with technology on the rise there are still organizations that are lacking in the technology field; for example the Brantwood Children’s Home. With enhanced technology, organization like Brantwood would be able to keep a success record that will allow them to see its impact within the community. Brantwood Children’s Home is a non-profit group home for children ages 10-20 years old in Montgomery, AL. Children are welcome every day, 24 hours. Brantwood has been providing safe, stable and structured environments for abused, neglected, and/or at-risk children for over 20 years. Their main mission is to operate in the best interest of the community while serving dependent, neglected and/or abused children by providing for and supervising their education, health and social adjustment into the community. The programs that they offer are; Basic Residential Treatment Program, Transitional Living Program, Independent Living Program, and the Brantwood On-Site Educational Program (BOSEP) (online at www.brantwoodchildrenshome.org). The Basic Residential Treatment Program is offered to 16 children between the ages of 10-18. Children in this level are in good health but may sometimes require medical attention for minor health issues. The Transitional Living Program is offered to 10 children between the ages... ... middle of paper ... ...ons. A major benefit that can be seen from the implementation of theses enhanced technologies is the positive impact that Brantwood would not just make in the lives of many children but its community as well. Conversely if not handled with caution and confidentiality, a limitation can arise if any clients personal information is released publicly without their permission. This could cause either harm to the client or the organization as a whole. Therefore in conclusion, although technology is also an ever changing tool it would allow an organization such as Brantwood to seem its harvest and impact that it is making in community. Works Cited Hasenfeld, Y. (2010). Human services as complex organizations. Thousand Oak: Sage Publications, Inc. About Us: Brantwood Children's Home. (2013, 12 29). Retrieved from Brantwood Children's Home: www.brantwoodchildrenshome.org

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