Discussion Post
For this Discussion, review this week's resources, including cases "Working with Immigrants and Refugees: The Case of Luisa" and "Social Work Policy: Benefit Administration and Provision." Then, select either of the cases and consider how the social welfare policies presented in the case influenced the problems facing Luisa or Tessa. Finally, think about how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients such as Tessa or Luisa.
Post an explanation of the effects of the social welfare policies presented in the case study you selected on Luisa or Tessa. Be specific and reference the case study you selected in your post. Finally, explain how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients, such as Tessa or Luisa.
Homework
For this Homework, you will identify a problem that affects populations that social workers serve. Some examples of social problems include poverty, child welfare/abuse, and homelessness.
Task (2 to 4 pages): In addition to a minimum of six scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites, your paper should include:
a) A description of the social problem you selected and any known causes or explanations for the problem
b) A description of the problem's prevalence in society
c) A description of the specific population impacted by this social problem, if any. If the social problem you selected does affect a specific population, include an explanation of why that might be the case.
d) An explanation of the theories that support the problem and approaches scholars and policy analysts use to address the problem
Format your homework 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 homework, 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.
Reference:
• Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
o "Social Work Policy: Benefit Administration and Provision" (pp. 75-76)
o "Working with Immigrants and Refugees: The Case of Luisa" (pp. 79-80)
• Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
o Chapter 3, "Social Welfare Policy Analysis" (pp. 33-53)
o Chapter 5, "Social/Economic Analysis" (pp. 76-94)
• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (2011). Introduction to the Federal budget process.