Essays and Research Papers on Social Services/Welfare

This 3 page paper evaluates three cases where women struggle to make ends meet. While well above the poverty line, they cannot seem to live well. Social systems and institutions are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 16 page paper provides an overview of a Zero to Three program. Zero to Three is an early education program that has worked hand-in-hand with programs like Head Start to promote positive gains for children in at-risk populations and for developing systems of support for families, communities and those providing care for young ...

This 7-page paper offers a literature review/AP style paper that discusses the connection between substance abuse and violence against children. Also under discussion are implications for treatment from a social worker standpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page report discusses read Karen Swift's 1995 book "Manufacturing Bad Mothers: A Critical Perspective on Child Neglect. Swift presents the perspective of both an academician and a protective services social worker as she discusses the idea that there are "hidden realities" related to child neglect that are related to socio-economic status, race, and ...

This 9 page paper examines microcredit, and a 1997 conference where the concept was discussed. Quotes to come from the conference are evaluated along with ideas on how to eradicate poverty. Entrepreneurism is discussed as a good alternative to welfare. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper gives an overview and critique of Elijah Anderson's book, Code of the Street. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 9 page paper discusses the view of the State and the relationship between the State and the average citizen. Examples given from the Progressive Era through to modern era. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

14 pages in length. There is no simple way to solve all the problems inherent to fair housing and homelessness; they are far too complex and based within a foundation of social intolerance and political stringency to think the forces at work trying to fix them will find a way to appease all the ...

This 9 page paper discusses the status and efficiency of the Florida Foster care program. Examples, shortcomings, facts, figures, examined, conclusions drawn. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the question of whether or not society should assume more responsibility for homeless people. The author presents the argument that attitudes need to change regarding homelessness so that a society considers it a basic human rights violation rather than a welfare issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper analyzes the situation of the immigrant homeless in Canada. Statistics, research, case studies, quotes and opinion offered. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 8-page paper answers questions dealing with various socialistic philosphies and practices in Australia, especially during the Hawke/Keaton eras. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 14 page paper discuses early language development and literacy, adult literacy and the Welfare to Work policy, and the importance of successful adult literacy programs. The essay first provides two definitions of literacy that are typically used by policymakers. The second section discusses theories regarding first language acquisition, reporting the theories of Chomsky, Vygotsky ...

A 2.5 page paper. By defining Social Darwinism and Capitalism, the writer demonstrates the ideologies on which the U.S. social welfare system is based. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses Johnson's War on Poverty, success and what programs are still in existence to this day. Discussion also focuses on the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, which eliminated many of LBJ's "Great Society" programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the bio-psycho-social elements of a case involving a mentally altered elderly woman who is found living in squalor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the Charity Organization Society with the Settlement House Movement. This paper identifies key leaders and philosophies regarding poverty to illustrate the similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses the development of social welfare in the US, looking specifically at the structure of social welfare programs that are in place today and also at the urgent need for reform in regards to the Social Security program. Reform will determine whether or not this program can ...

A seven page paper which looks at the phenomenon of social exclusion, with specific reference to the welfare system in the UK and the ways in which government policies have attempted to address the issue, with varying degrees of success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the phenomenon of social exclusion with particular reference to child poverty in the UK, and also considers the level of succcess which the Social Exclusion Unit has achieved since its inception in 1997. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, discusses functionalism and then applies this perspective to two newspaper articles on homelessness. This examination of functionalism looks at two newspaper articles and the manner in which they exemplify the functionalist approach to the modern world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the problem of juvenile delinquency along with impoverished neighborhoods as a possible cause. A cause and effect link is probed but the paper concludes that the problem is much more complex. Many theories are discussed including differential association and the culture of poverty thesis. Bibliography ...

A 3 page paper discussing the plight of an urban family. A hard-working and sensible family has been derailed by circumstances beyond their control. After illness, loss of health care benefits and exhausting all savings, they face the danger of homelessness despite their best efforts. The paper provides a view of how ...

This 5 page paper analyzes how deportation affects families and the consequences to the family unit. This paper furthermore highlights the role of the social worker and his/her role in easing the impact of deportation on the family. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at both of these theories and applies them to a case where two employers close in a community resulting in massive job losses followed by numbers family problem such as separation and abuse. The paper looks at how these theories would interpret the events and how they would indicate an ...