Essay

Social Policies in The U.S.

Helpful Website:

https://www.sgi-network.org/2017/United_States/Social_Policies

Social Policy Areas Include:

Human Wellness

Welfare

Educational Policy

Homelessness

Human Trafficking

Sexual Abuse

Child Abuse

Disability Services

Questions to consider as you organize the essay:

What social policy is most interesting to me?

When was this policy first enacted (approved by Congress?

What events led up to the enactment of the policy?

Who was the policy’s target (men, the elderly, women, children etc.)?

Has the policy been successful?

What are the positive aspects of the policy?

What issues or limitations have some individuals faced with this policy?

What is the current status of the policy in 2019?

Policy Highlight: Welfare

TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families)

Medicaid 

Child's Health Insurance Program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Supplemental Security Program (Social Security)

Earned Income Tax Credit 

Housing Assistance