Although substantial progress toward ensuring minimal standards of food, housing, education, medical care, and income has been made, serious inequality remains. Families in extreme poverty need special assistance, not just in employment, but also in the areas of child care, housing, transportation, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Although social welfare programs have made a significant positive difference in the lives of the poor and their children, much remains to be done to change the social policy landscape in the United States to help vulnerable populations shift from just surviving to thriving in their lives.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
Analyze policies with regard to advancement of human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. (PO 5, ILO 5)
Demonstrate character, scholarship, and leadership in becoming a world changer through application to personal life and professional social work practice.