Supervision Of Social Workers
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A 5 page paper. The supervision of social workers is just as important as the supervision of any other employee. This essay discusses the need for a supervision policy in agencies where social workers work. The writer also discusses the purposes and principles of such a policy. The Contract Evaluation Procedure (CEP) is discusses as one alternative to evaluating social workers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGsocev.wps

Supporting a Family on Minimum Wage
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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 far a single minimum-wage income will stretch to support a family of five, and briefly defines functionalist, conflict and interactionist views in terms of immigration. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsocMinWage.rtf

Supporting a Young Adult; A Case Study
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This 5 page paper considers the help and support that could be provided by a care network supported by social services. The case involves a pregnant 18 year old African in the UK. The second part of the paper then considers how any agencies maybe challenged if they fail to provide the appropriate level of service. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEsocser.rtf

Supporting a Young Adult; A Case Study
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This 10 page paper considers the help and support that could be provided by a care network supported by UK social services. However, it is written in general terms rather than looking at any specific geographical area. The case involves a pregnant 18 year old African in the UK. The second part of the paper then considers how any agencies maybe challenged if they fail to provide the appropriate level of service. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEsocse1.rtf

Systems Theory and Systemic Family Therapy
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This 12 page paper looks at the development of family therapy through systems theory. The paper examines the progress of family theory and discusses relevance and application of the theory, the role of the therapist, potential interventions based on this approach and tools such as eco mapping and genograms. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEsystfam.rtf

TANF (Temporary Aid To Needy Families: Change Or Stay The Same?
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12 pages in length. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), also known as welfare, has long supported those who have not been able to support themselves. In light of the fact that the program was instituted as a transitory timetable meant to help people get onto their financial feet, the quest to maintain the current 60-month limit is being sought as a means by which to discourage system abuse. Critics of the five-year lifetime limit, however, contend it is not feasible for many reasons, with two of the most prominent being the issues of multi-child families and the mental and/or physical disabled. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCTANF.rtf

Texas Welfare System
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An 11 page paper which discusses the welfare system of Texas. The paper presents an examination of various approaches to reform, arguing that such attention does not address the problem of providing adequate services, in a sensible fashion, to clients. The paper also offers possible solutions to this particular problem, discussing such approaches as privatization and single application perspectives. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAtxswlfre.wps

The ACF and welfare funding
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A seven page paper which looks at the structure and function of the ACF and in particular the role it plays in the allocation and distribution of welfare funding, especially in relation to families and children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLacf.rtf

The Administration of Food Stamp and Welfare Programs in Connecticut
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This 5 page paper first provides a look at these programs in a general sense and then focuses specifically on Connecticut's programs. The paper focuses on macroeconomic components as well as state versus federal participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA151Wel.rtf

The Case Against the Welfare State
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This 3 page paper is an argumentative essay arguing that draws on a range of views in order to argue against the welfare state, putting forward the view that it is a model that has higher costs than benefits and it rewards and encourages reliance and failure. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEwelfareag.rtf

The Case of Miss A; Planning with a People Centred Approach
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This 6 page paper is a reflective learning document, looking at an intervention for an adult with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The paper outlines the circumstances and events, the type of intervention based on person centred planning, the outcome, what lessons were learned and considers what could be undertaken differently if similar cases occur. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TElearnplan.rtf

The Challenges of Being an Advocate and Neutral Facilitator (Mediator)
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A 3 page overview of advocacy and mediation in the mental health field. This paper discusses ethics and responsibilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPsocWrkAdvocate.rtf

The Ethical Dilemma of Health Care Rationing
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This 3 page paper takes a look at rationing as it occurs in the United States and abroad. The ethics of rationing, the problems of HMOs and other contemporary dilemmas are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA346hlt.rtf

The Experiences of Women Asylum Seekers in the UK; Interview Results
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This 12 page paper looks at the experiences of female asylum seeker sin the UK and their ability to access welfare benefits. The paper is based on a series of interviews conducted by the student and brings together the commonalities in the experiences of the different women and then discuses some potential areas for policy improvement. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEasywelint.rtf

The Federal Government and Welfare / Changing Views
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3 pages in length. A brief look at how views on welfare have changed during the late twentieth century. The writer focuses on recent Presidential administrations and is particularly concerned with the revolutionary value of Bill Clinton's views on welfare. Important legislation such as the Family Support Act of 1988 and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1994 -- is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Welfares.wps

THE HOMELESS IMMIGRANT IN CANADA
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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.
Filename: MBcanim.rtf

THE IMPACT OF IMMIGRATION ON LABOR, RACISM AND WELFARE STATES: FOCUS ON IRELAND AND SWEDEN
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This 13-page paper tries to support the hypothesis that the larger the welfare state, the larger the immigrant population of a particular country. The two countries discussed are Sweden and Ireland. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTireswe.rtf