SOCIAL WELFARE PROBLEM POLICY AND ALTERNATIVES
Overview
For this assignment, you will continue building on the work you have done for the previous two assignments by exploring alternatives and changes to social welfare policy that could address gaps and flaws in existing policy.
As part of your analysis, you will need to incorporate at least seven peer-review journal articles and any other scholarly sources to support your points, including one reference from the Congressional Research Service's . Only one peer-reviewed article may be older than five years.
Instructions
Write a five-page paper in which you explore changes and alternatives to address gaps and flaws in a current social welfare policy. In addition to our course readings, you will need to review the literature on the social issues or problem you select in order to respond to some of the requirements below. Include the following in your submission:
Introduction
Provide an introduction that succinctly describes the issue or problem, the current federal social welfare policy designed to address it, and the gaps or flaws that impact its effectiveness.
Body of Paper
· Describe possible changes to the federal policy that would address known gaps, flaws, or shortcomings.
· Describe alternative policies that have been proposed to address shortcomings or flaws with the current policy.
· Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the current policy and an alternative proposal, including any changes in who may benefit and the effects on families.
· Describe the relationship between policy and best practices for human service professionals.
Conclusion
Provide a succinct conclusion that highlights the key points of your discussion.
Additional Requirements
· References: Include at least seven peer-review journal articles. Only one peer-reviewed article may be older than five years. Include one reference from the Congressional Research Service.
· Length of paper: Approximately five pages, not including cover and references.
· Communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession. Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA style and format: Use appropriate APA style and formatting for citations and references. Refer to or in the Capella Writing Ce
