Upon looking for a program that would be accessible with everyday responsibilities yet able to provide me with the adequate education for my field of choice Walden University was one of the top choices. After speaking with an advisor who was able to provide me with program information I soon realized that Walden’s programmed offered a lot more than other programs that were sought. Because I have such high hopes of obtaining my masters it was very important that I found a school that not only took pride and careful consideration into the curriculum outline, but also one that provided an array of options that could make it possible for me to adjust and succeed while carrying the load of personal obligation. Walden was able to offer this with…
Social Program Introduction The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is one of the United States Federal assistance programs. As the first word of the title states, TANF is aimed to provide the families in need with temporary assistance during their struggle of getting their life stable again. Throughout the country, TANF is often referred to as welfare. Families receiving TANF assistance might also have to deal with some stigma that comes with receiving TANF. Overall, TANF aims to…
“American Dream” was born, used to be the most influential nation in the world economy. However, since the Second World War, America’s economy has been in a free-fall. The “American Dream” is now only a remnant of long lost heydays. The reason why America has gotten to this dreadful situation may lie in the path that its government chose to develop. For instance, the truly needy do not have enough support from the Social Safety Net programs to get out of poverty: the tax systems should be…
Few social programs have the reach and impact as schooling. However, due to its overarching nature there exists a massive dichotomy in the most effective way to employ the immense social program. It seems as if experts have divided themselves into two camps of thought surrounding the underlying structure of education. On one side exist those who see school as a chance to early distinguish students in order to individualize the learning experience. In this faction, an idealized meritocracy…
The article provides a preliminary evaluation of the effects of the Superheroes Social Skills program, which was developed to address the need for practice-ready and facilitator-friendly social skills curricula composed of evidence-based practices. Research studies have established that students with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are known to have social impairments therefore, it is crucial to address the social deficits when developing social skills programme or intervention plans for these…
This chapter takes an in depth look at the literature on diversion programs,the different types of programs, its effectiveness, and participation requirements. Youth in the juvenile justice system often reflect a variety of high-risk elements that include inadequate family support, school failure, negative peer groups, and lack of utilization of community-based services(NCJRS). In order to address some of these high risk elements, we typically divert the youth through the use of diversion…
Release Act, the correctional services must provide “every inmate with essential health care and reasonable access to non-essential mental health care that will contribute to the inmate’s rehabilitation and successful reintegration in the community” (Health Services, 2014). The health services in prison include inside the institution nurses, psychologists and social workers; if an inmate needs complicated and urgent medical help they would get transferred to the hospital. As for the drugs…
The Georgia Pre-K Program I remember attending preschool like it was yesterday. I went from going to a babysitter, to daycare, and then right to preschool. If I 'm correct I think I adapted pretty well to it, I adjust naturally to different environments with ease. I made a lot of friends and never had a hard time being there. My two teachers threw each student a birthday party, we as well went on numerous field trips, and many enjoyable activities I remember fondly. Those were much simpler…
Character-Based Sports Program for Underserved Youth” written by Bean, Whitley & Gould (2014), examines the impact of a youth sport organization in developing life skills and character in youth. Research has been conducted previously on small recreation or sport based programs and also programs put on during school. Although, little has been done to look at extra-curricular activities outside of school and their effect on life skills development for the youth participating. A competitive…
The largest programs in place are the Specialized Treatment Programs. These programs offer residential treatment for adolescent girls with support services including: a health clinic, on-site junior and senior high school operated by Clara B. Ford Academy, cafeteria, recreational facilities, meeting rooms, a chapel, administrative offices, and individual/group/family therapy. Vista Maria also provides Community-Based Programs of General Foster Care (case management of children who have suffered…