Programs for the Elderly: Sharing the Costs and Responsibility
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A 7 page discussion of the societal needs of our nation's growing elderly population. Emphasizes the need for social integration into mainstream American and a move away from the segregation many of our elderly face as a result of their living situation and lack of transportation. Encourages coordinated action between the government and the private sector in regard to meeting elderly needs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPeldPrg.wps

Rural Women and Temporary Aid for Needy Families
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An 8 page discussion of the provisions of the 1998 Welfare Revision Act which emphasizes taking people off the welfare rolls and putting them to work. Approaches the provisions of the act from the perspective of rural women, noting transportation and childcare concerns as well as inequitable pay between men and women. Concludes that although the ideology of putting people to work and taking them off the welfare rolls is commendable, indeed a dire necessity in today's economically stressed times, it is an ideology which requires significantly more investment in both time and resources in order to meet the needs of the nation's rural women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPwmTANF.wps

Single Mother's & The History Of Welfare -- Pitied But Not Entitled
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A 15 page review of Linda Gordon's book in which the writer analyzes how reformers view poor single mothers and welfare. Three of its chapters are about the views of the white women's social welfare network, the black women's social welfare network (excluded from the white women's groups mostly by raw segregation), and the white male social insurance reformer network. Gordon argues that contemporary welfare programs for single mothers were shaped by the ideas and the decisions that went into state aid programs created between 1910 and 1920, programs that were variously called mothers' pensions, widows' pensions and mothers' aid. Various sociopolitical points and arguments presented by Gordon are analytically presented. No other sources cited.
Filename: Wlefbook.wps

Smoking: The Laws, Effects And Costs
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A 12 page paper. The essay includes: prevalence of smoking among adults and youth; health risks; health costs related to smoking; effects of 'passive smoking', or second-hand smoke and the controversy regarding this issue, tobacco company diversity and advertising strategies. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Social Needs Assessment Strategy for the Homeless
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A 6 page discussion of the assessment process for homeless clients. Emphasizes that while these clients typically need temporary shelter as well as food, clothing, and jobs but long-term intervention is often needed as well. The case counselor must be able to assess both the initial long-term needs of these clients in the short time frame of one interview so that appropriate arrangements may be made for obtaining shelter, meeting the immediate needs of the client, and steering that client in a direction which will also address their long-term needs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPhomels.wps

Social Security
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Three questions are addressed in this 5 page paper about the state of the social security system in the late 1990's. Discussed are whether or not a person should feel entitled to benefits, whether or not the benefits will be there when a young person reaches retirement age as well as the debate surrounding privatization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Socsec2.wps

Social Security / In Need Of An "Overhaul"
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This 6 page article review provides a comprehensive overview of Social Security in the United States. An argument is made that Social Security is in need of "an overhaul"-- as the current system definitely requires some reallocation of funds. The original purpose of Social Security is defined and specific issues unique to today's society are discussed. Bibliography lists the 1 article as a primary source.
Filename: Socalsec.wps

Social Security In The United States -- Has It A Future?
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A 16 page paper discussing whether the Social Security Program in the United States needs reform, some of the significant issues, and possible solutions. It is argued that the most reasonable course of action would be to continue to collect FICA taxes as we always have, and for the government to invest at least a percentage of those funds in the private sector. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Social Security In The United States / An Overview
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This 10 page paper looks at the Social Security system in-depth, the current dilemma it faces as 'baby boomers' age, as well as possible solutions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Ss.wps

Social Services In The United States / Past & Present
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This 10 page paper compares social services today to the same programs as they existed in the 1930's. The evolution of the programs from that time period until present is examined in this paper that touches on the unemployment situation, welfare reform, problems with social security and the need for a national health insurance plan. Predictions for the future are made based on past and present economic conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Sociserv.wps

Supervision Of Social Workers
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A 5 page paper. The supervision of social workers is just as important as the supervision of any other employee. This essay discusses the need for a supervision policy in agencies where social workers work. The writer also discusses the purposes and principles of such a policy. The Contract Evaluation Procedure (CEP) is discusses as one alternative to evaluating social workers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGsocev.wps

Texas Welfare System
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An 11 page paper which discusses the welfare system of Texas. The paper presents an examination of various approaches to reform, arguing that such attention does not address the problem of providing adequate services, in a sensible fashion, to clients. The paper also offers possible solutions to this particular problem, discussing such approaches as privatization and single application perspectives. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Federal Government and Welfare / Changing Views
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3 pages in length. A brief look at how views on welfare have changed during the late twentieth century. The writer focuses on recent Presidential administrations and is particularly concerned with the revolutionary value of Bill Clinton's views on welfare. Important legislation such as the Family Support Act of 1988 and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1994 -- is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Welfares.wps

The Impact of Welfare to Work on the Economy
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A 7 page paper which presents an examination of how the welfare to work act has, and will, effect the economy of the country. Various statistics are provided as they involve some individual states. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAwlfrecon.wps

The Welfare of Troubled Children
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5 pages in length. Describes DYFUS, the problems, effectiveness, and changes over time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Understanding The Process Of Social Welfare Programs
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Social problems and solutions are discussed in this 10 page paper. Problems such as crime, teen pregnancy and Aids are noted. The ongoing controversy surrounding implementation of social welfare programs is also included. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Welfpap.wps

United Kingdom Housing Policy; A New Labour Approach or Conservatism Under Another Name?
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This 10 page paper looks at the way in which New Labour has adapted and adopted existing Conservative housing polices. The paper argues that the Labour government has undertaken a dramatic change over the past decade, from supporting state provisions to embracing the private sector. This can be seen as following a more traditionally right wing conservative policy than left wing ideals. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEhoulab

Use And Abuse Of Community Resources
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This 5 page paper defines community resource and then argues that the use and abuse of community services can be seen on both sides of the fence: by the professional, as well as the agency and by those who are meant to be the beneficiaries of those resources, using health care as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Welfare & American Society
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This 7 page paper discusses the significance & purpose of welfare in society. Specific issues concerning such relevant items as The Family Support Act are brought up to illustrate points argued about the possible costs of welfare reform. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Welfadm.wps

Welfare & The Single Mother
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5 pages in length. A thorough analysis of benefits provided to single mothers on welfare and the controversy surrounding relevant issues. The writer is particularly concerned with whether or not research suggests that welfare mothers are "lazy" and do not try hard enough to find work. It is argued that welfare is indeed a necessary economic evil for this class of citizen and specific theories and presented to support this point. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Welfarrv.wps

Welfare -- Yesterday & Today
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A 10 page research paper discussing the history of welfare programs in the United States and how their original purposes have changed drastically in modern times as so many new "costs" became involved. Welfare's criticisms are explained in great detail and a number of useful statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Welfare.wps

Welfare and Low-Wage Work
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An 8 page paper based on Edin and Lein's Making Ends Meet: How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low Wage Work, discussing some of the survival strategies of single mothers unable to support themselves and their children fully through either welfare programs or low-wage work. Full time low-wage employment appears to yield higher income than full dependence on welfare, but the net result of employment for single mothers is that after daycare expenses and the added expenses of working, the family's net income often is less than if the mother relied only on welfare to support herself and her children. Welfare recipients themselves often are forced to seek other, unreported, income in order to support their families Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Welfare Mothers
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Economic issues involving welfare mothers are discussed in this 9 page paper. Myths of welfare mothers are exposed but arguments on both sides of this controversial issue are explored. Conclusions show that allowing parents to raise their own children is most practical; this view is supported by Economist John Galbraith as well as the author of The Decent Society, Avishai Margalit. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Welfmyth.wps

Welfare Reform & Politics
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A 9 page research paper in which the writer describes proposals for welfare reform made by Clinton, Moynihan, and others. Of particular concern is whether or not such reform will help and also whether or not they are actually necessary. The writer evaluates whether or not single mothers on welfare are currently motivated to seek work and whether they deserve the continued support of welfare programs. Social issues and political viewpoints on welfare reform are examined in considerable detail. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources.
Filename: Welfpoli.wps

Welfare Reform in Louisiana
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This 10 page paper considers the issue of the privatization of the welfare system in Louisiana. This paper considers what many perceive as the negative approach to welfare reform in Louisiana. This paper considers the pros and cons of privatization and why considerable criticisms have been waged against what has been deemed a "backwards" approach to welfare reform in that state. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHWelfLA.wps

Welfare, Single Mothers, & Social Workers
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In this 14 page research paper, the writer addresses the failure of social workers to resolve the problem of single mothers on welfare. The paper defines exactly who the individual so-called welfare mother is, what are her singular and particularly unique issues, and how the welfare mother attitudinally perceives `work' and what kinds of skills, background, education and other familial concerns the mother has that can either preclude going into mainstream society as a `worker' of not. Report contains an extensive review of the literature, original methodology, study, tables, charts,etc; Bibliography lists 10+ sources
Filename: Welfmom.wps

Welfare, Work & Single Mothers Suffering From Poverty
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5 page review of an article from the American Journal of Sociology examining the relationship between work and welfare in poor, female-headed families, --tracing the process single mothers follow to get off of welfare. Various social and economic issues are explored and it is ultimately concluded that background characteristics actually have very little direct influence in determining the route of exit from welfare. Full citation for the article is provided.
Filename: Welfcrit.wps

Why the Allocation of Resources Will Never Be Equitable
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of Pareto's ideas regarding the allocation of resources. The fact that public goods and externalities may prevent the achievement of Pareto optimality in the allocation of resources, is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA128Par.rtf

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children Analyzed
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This 10 page research paper examines the federally-established program known as WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Specifically discussed is the agency's history, current available information on program eligibility and benefits, its goal and program objectives, standards and criteria, services, and some suggestions on how the WIC program could be more effective. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Wominfch.wps

Will WIC Survive the Nineties ?
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A 6 page paper discussing the Women's, Infants, and Children's supplemental food program. Beginning with its history, it describes how the program works, who is eligible, and discusses the various problems the government has had paying for it. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Wic.wps

?Immigration, Welfare and the 1996 Acts?
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which immigration and welfare regulations are structured, and the effect which the 1996 Acts have had upon the way that immigrants can qualify for legal residency, and how this affects their entitlement to federal benefits. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLimmigration.wps