As a BSW trained social worker, I can help combat the problem of homelessness in my community. To do this I need to do several things before I put anything into action. The first thing after graduating and getting a position would be to get permission to start trying to create a homeless program. The next thing I need to do is talk to the various agencies in my community. I need to see what exactly they have to offer the homeless, because I don't want to duplicate services. After doing that, the most important thing I need to do is talk to the homeless about what they really want, so that I can meet their needs effectively. After doing these few things I need to create a committee of various people from different agencies so that it becomes a community effort to help address homelessness. Once the committee is formed, we can develop an action plan. Part of the action plan would be to apply for government grants, talk to the city council about creating a homeless shelter and find others in the community willing to donate their time. In the meantime we can give the homeless what they need, such as clean socks and shoes, appropriate clothes, toiletries and blankets/sleeping bags, etc... Another part of the plan would be to connect them with mental health services , health clinics/health insurance and employment