Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy : with Research NavigatorPearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2007 - 562 pagine Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy is the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to the social welfare system and social welfare policy. This is a leading text in social welfare policy in departments of social work, political science, administration and government, and is also used in some departments of sociology. DiNitto focuses on the political aspects of policymaking; she describes the major social welfare programs, including public assistance, Social Security, disability, health insurance, and more. She also addresses racism, sexism, gay rights, and immigration in the context of social welfare policies and programs. Additionally, it includes new and updated information on welfare reform (TANF), food stamps, managed care, disability, aging, the latest figures on poverty, and the latest information on job training and employment. A full range of supplements includes an Instructor's Manual/Test Bank and a Computerized Test Bank. Student supplements include an Online Study Guide. |
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... Day care Independent living and long - term care services for people who are elderly or disabled Employment Employment services Job training Vocational rehabilitation Housing Public housing Housing vouchers Mortgage assistance Education ...
... day care services , but shortages of licensed facilities often prevented placing children while their mothers worked or trained for jobs . AFDC rolls were still climbing . Strategies aimed at encouraging welfare recipients to work once ...
... day care facilities , children served in homeless shelters , children participating in afterschool programs in low - income areas , and adults with disabilities who participate in struc- tured day care programs . 112 In addition to ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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