The Foster Care Independent Living Act

  Social Welfare Policy History Page Length: 5 pages, 10 citations APA format In this paper you will write a brief history of a social policy area-In your paper please address the following questions: Overview and Social Issues/Problems When was the social problem that necessitated a policy response recognized, how did it come to light? How was the social problem defined in historical context? How did the era shape response to the social problem? Policy Development Who were the social actors (politicians, advocates, social workers) involved in bringing public attention to the issue? What was the policy response (was a new law passed? Were new services funded or developed?) How were social workers involved? Evaluation and Conclusions Currently, what policies (law/regulation) cover this area? Has our policy response been adequate to address social problems?