Essays and Research Papers on Social Services/Welfare

5 pages in length. A look at the undesirable aspects of welfare reform and why it is not necessarily beneficial to the welfare recipients. By not living up to the standards set by welfare reform which is established on an individual basis by each state, single people and families alike are in danger ...

This 8 page paper provides an example study on deviance in respect to the homeless. Several New York homeless are interviewed in this illustration of how information should be gathered. Examples of actual homeless situations are noted in a section which reports on relevant published materials. The actual situations are compared with the example interviews. ...

An 8 page discussion of the prejudices and attempts at cultural annihilation which have occurred, and are occurring, right here in the United States. Relates our role in prejudice and injustices throughout the world as well and discusses how these prejudices are based not just on race and ethnicity but also on money. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 5 page research paper that first of all examines the principal points of William Ryan's Blaming the Victim (1971), which accuses American society of perpetuating social rhetoric that places the blame for social inequalities on the victims. The writer then examines some recent articles on health care and the poor to assess how they ...

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 ...

6 pages in length. Discusses after-school community counseling programs for children and how it can exert a positive influence on their lives, self-esteem and well-being. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the basic premise that literacy levels within a family or household indicate the economic and social success of the child within it. Examine the statistics that show that in the United States, 13.1 percent of the people live in poverty, and of that percentage, over half are women - 56.2 percent and 27.8 ...

This 5 page paper looks at the role of a child protection unit, its aims and purpose and the way it meats these. The second part of the paper is a structured interview which may be used in order to interview a member of that team in order to gain a deeper level of understanding. ...

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the homeless population in this nation. Shelter options, problems, and suggestions for improvement are all included. Bibliography lists two sources.

5 pages in length. Describes DYFUS and it’s problems, effectiveness, and changes over time. The welfare system has been through a maze of change since its original inception. What was initially implemented as a means by which to assist those whose financial situations warranted government help has ultimately turned into a program ...

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 ...

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 ...

This 5 page paper explores the social service aspect of the Red Cross, focusing on the education, blood services and meals on wheels programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2 page analysis of earned income strategies designed to aid working women in Hawaii. Outlines Hawaii's current approach and compares that approach to two hypothetical approaches. Each involves a cash grant for earned income but the budget constraints for each differ both in the maximum work hours allowed without taxation and in ...

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 ...

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.

A 5 page paper which discusses various issues as they relate to ethnography, language, and qualitative research, with a focus on public administration. The texts used for this discussion are "Handbook of Qualitative Research" by Denzin and Lincoln and "Taking Language Seriously" by Jay D. White. An article titled "Verifying Compliance: Social Regulation and Welfare Reform" by Robert P. Stoker ...

A 10 page paper discussing Jane Addams' feminist and social ethics. Founder of Chicago's Hull House and outspoken advocate for peace prior to World War I, Jane Addams was not particularly liberal in her views, but settled more in the realm of doing what's right. Present-day feminism frequently has been opposed to social systems; social ethic has ...

(5 pp) What was once seen in the light of the Biblical admonition, 'the poor are always with us,' the human service organization is beginning to look at some vital retooling in the new century. This discussion will examine some of the new challenges and potential solutions that face human service ...

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.

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 ...

A 5 page paper which discusses a policy problem as it relates to the benefits received by social service clients in Canada. This problem is also one which effects child welfare. The problem presented is that which involves financial reductions, and inadequacies, in government policy. The paper presents possible solutions to this policy problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper contemplates poverty and why it continues to exist in a world of plenty. U.S. poverty is examined along with policies implemented to eradicate it. Poverty in the U.S. is compared with poverty in developing nations. U.S. and global solutions are each explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of child welfare. The issues addressed include an explanation of child welfare, why one would become interested in pursuing the field in terms of a career, the qualities that make a good child welfare worker, areas of concern in the field, and what the long and short term goals of a child ...

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 ...