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Case Response – Sara is 17 years old. She is a senior in high school and is an A-B honor roll student with plans to attend college in the Fall. Sara just found out she was pregnant. The father is her 17-year-old boyfriend of 5 months. While he seems supportive, Sara has felt him become more and more distant. Despite her fears, Sara told her parents she was expecting. Their initial response was one of disappointment and anger, and they worried for her future. Ultimately, Sara’s parents are loving and supportive and want what’s best for her. Sara’s parents are middle-class, but they both have to work full-time to support their household. Sara and her parents come into your office seeking available options and support. As social workers and helping professionals, you must provide education, support and assistance for all options regarding Sara’s current condition even if certain options are against your own personal values. It is not your job to tell Sara what to do but to assist her with identifying the best path for herself and her future. Each student will take an “option” based upon the first letter in their LAST name. A-H – keeping the child 1. Education – what education would you provide to your client regarding the assigned option? They have not chosen this option yet, so you want to educate them on all aspects in order for them to make an informed choice. (Minimum 5 paragraphs) (20 points) Changes/impacts physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and financially (cover each impact) Provide references to support your information (it is not about your opinion but what is actual/factual) Resources – provide a minimum of 3 resources along with an explanation of why the resources are being provided. (Minimum 3 paragraphs; one per source) (20 points)a. Resources may be special services (therapy/counseling), clinics, doctor’s offices, brochures, books, or web sites (be thorough!) The resources should be local to your community as if you are assisting your clients in your hometown c. Be specific in your resource (addresses/phone numbers/costs/where to find/etc.) Is there a deficit of resources available? How far would a client have to travel to access resources? e. What barriers might exist to accessing the services you referred? Describe your personal values and how your values align or conflict with the option you provided information to Sarah. (10 points)Outline your values regarding pregnancy and describe the source/foundation of your values. b. How does your family system cope when someone chooses a different option to the accepted option? Discuss the challenges you would face when working with a client who chooses an option that conflicts with your values. How would you deal with this?