Harry Hopkins Case Summary

Harry Hopkins gained the attention of the White House because not just because he was out spoken, but because he was preforming the work he wanted to see. He raised his own private dollars to form the Emergency Work Bureau. As a Social Worker assisting homeless women and children I would want to channel government funding towards affordable housing in rule communities. To gain support I would have to build a portfolio of what I have enacted, either though community based supports or private funding. By proving what was implemented on a smaller scale would uphold in my request for government funding. Hopkins was persistent and did not back down from his cause. His drive and to see people move from unemployment to employed, showed great compassion

and leadership. As a Social worker, I represent my client and the agency I work for. Presenting quality Leadership skills and having a compassion for obtaining housing for homeless woman and children, draws attention to the causes. In my experience, I have found the public wants to be involved in supporting or volunteering for needs within their own community. The hindrance comes when finding the cause and how to get started. The lesson I took form Hopkins, is to know your cause, know where help is needed, and where to send those who want to help. Hopkins was a versatile leader, when she spoke it came from experience which made it meaningful. Social workers should strive towards becoming versatile by expanding beyond current target their target population to gain experience and take leadership roles