This blog entry discusses the details of a video we had to watch for class which revolved around social welfare policies. Social welfare policies are very important and major role in the field of social work . They also have a vital role and impact on our clients. There are alot of policies, as social workers, we must know so that we can advocate for our clients and make sure their rights are not bieng violated. Ploicies can also act as keys to gaining certain assistance or benefits for our clients.
As I said earlier, public policies and their issues have a vital impact on our clients. First we need to take a look at entitlement programs. There are two main criteria for determining what can be considered an entitlement program. 1) Benefit or service is a legal right- the right is enforcable in a court of law. 2) Funding to apy for benefit is automatically provided without any need for authorization or appropriation by congress in contrast to most social service programs where there is a specific amount of money provided by congress. Entitlement programs make up most of the U.S social policies and they are the most important section of social legislation in the U.S. They are also the most important law for social workers.
There are 5 major catorgories of programs listed under the Social Security Act of 1935. They are the following: 1) Social Insurance Programs: Unemployment Insurance Program and OASDI 2) Federal Assistance Programs: TANF 3) Medicare 4) Medicaid and 5) Foster Care. There are two other programs besides the Social Security Act which fall under legislation. They are the food stamp program and the earned income tax credit program, which is a low icome tax credit for low income working families with children.
The U.S lacks many entitlement programs. 1) National Health Insurance 2) child/family allowances for all for all families of children 3) maternity or paternity benefits 4) sick benefits for workers 5) Housing allowances for to offest the cost of housing. There are still alot of questions being discussed amoungst scholars and advocates concerning entitlement programs. People want to know whether or not welfare reform was a good idea. Then also, What impact has welfare reform had on children and families?
As I said earlier, public policies and their issues have a vital impact on our clients. First we need to take a look at entitlement programs. There are two main criteria for determining what can be considered an entitlement program. 1) Benefit or service is a legal right- the right is enforcable in a court of law. 2) Funding to apy for benefit is automatically provided without any need for authorization or appropriation by congress in contrast to most social service programs where there is a specific amount of money provided by congress. Entitlement programs make up most of the U.S social policies and they are the most important section of social legislation in the U.S. They are also the most important law for social workers.
There are 5 major catorgories of programs listed under the Social Security Act of 1935. They are the following: 1) Social Insurance Programs: Unemployment Insurance Program and OASDI 2) Federal Assistance Programs: TANF 3) Medicare 4) Medicaid and 5) Foster Care. There are two other programs besides the Social Security Act which fall under legislation. They are the food stamp program and the earned income tax credit program, which is a low icome tax credit for low income working families with children.
The U.S lacks many entitlement programs. 1) National Health Insurance 2) child/family allowances for all for all families of children 3) maternity or paternity benefits 4) sick benefits for workers 5) Housing allowances for to offest the cost of housing. There are still alot of questions being discussed amoungst scholars and advocates concerning entitlement programs. People want to know whether or not welfare reform was a good idea. Then also, What impact has welfare reform had on children and families?
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