DQ1 Social Security and Social Welfare Programs   Post by Day 3, an explanation of how Social Security is different from public assistance programs. Then, explain how these differences are important, in terms of the general perception of Social Security benefits.   Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide […]

DQ1 The Effects of Means-Tested Social Programs   Post by Day 3 a brief explanation of the means-tested programs that might be available to Eboni. Be sure your answer is specific to the means-tested programs available in your state or region. Then, explain the potential long-term outcomes for Eboni and her child, if she chooses […]

The Impact of Social Policy   Post by Day 3 an explanation of the effects of the social welfare policies presented in the case study you selected. Be specific and reference the case study you selected in your post. Finally, explain how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients, such as […]

DQ1 Policy Development   Post by Day 3 a brief explanation of the event you selected that led to the formation of a social policy. Then, explain what changes you would make to the policy that resulted from this event and why. Finally, explain the role of social work (as a profession and political lobby) […]

Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice   Post by Day 3 an analysis of the dimensions of oppression and marginalization that might impact your future clients. Be specific in identifying the types of clients with whom you might work and provide a specific example of a social injustice, economic injustice, and environmental injustice that clients might […]

For this ungraded assignment, record a 2- to 3-minute video introducing yourself to your colleagues. Your video should include:   Your name            Your geographic location                An explanation of how you have used theory and practice before              An […]

Cultural Beings   Post by Day 3 an analysis of what you posted for your video introduction and explain the root of what you described as your culture. Then, explain how the social construction of race, ethnicity, gender, and other multicultural characteristics impact your identity as a cultural being. Explain how your own definition as […]

For this Assignment, read the document Social Welfare Wiki Instructions in this week’s Resources. Then, visit the Group Wiki to which you are assigned and post a description of a social problem that is of interest to you. The problem should be one that affects populations that social workers serve. Some examples of social problems […]

Agency Perspectives on Policy Wiki For this Assignment, visit the Group Wiki to which you are assigned. Then, begin sharing information and resources that relate to determining the level of government and public agencies that are in place to address the social issue your group selected in Week 3. You will use the information you […]

Population Perspectives on Policy   For this Assignment, read the Position Paper Assignment Instructions document in the resources. Then, select a profile of an individual who is representative of a population that is considered an “at-risk,” marginalized, or oppressed group. Finally, consider the impact of social policy from the perspective of the individual you selected. […]