Paper Assignment
Length: 10 to 12 pages.
Understanding the history of social welfare policy and programs, including changing populations and emerging trends in society that shaped policy and practice, is essential to understanding the context that shaped practice. Gaining knowledge of current social welfare programs helps students advocate for client services and develop professional roles.
Write a paper summarizing the relevant history of a major social welfare program in the United States, then provide an overview of the current policy and programs. Identify the program's strengths and weaknesses, and identify whether this program needs reform. Discuss how the social and political climate affects policy reform over the years.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.