Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Homelessness in America is a big problem among many subpopulations like individuals, families and veterans. The United States will continue to be a developed country if the numbers of people holding cardboard on the street do not decrease. 1 out of 10 people in U.S suffer from hunger and are forced to sleep in parks, under bridges, in shelters or cars (Hunger @ Homelessness 1).Every year; the homeless population grows in the United States. People become homeless because of many reasons. Because…

Social issues are far and wide, but what are people doing about them? There are many organizations dedicated to helping solve problems that are plaguing millions of people. One such issue that impacts society the most is the economy. Inequality in economics has always been around since the beginning of money and before that. It has always been about the haves and the have nots. This is where organizations like the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) and National Woman’s Law Center (NWLC)…

Work licensing to perform case management. The mission statement of this agency is “Putting families with wants and kids with needs together.” Along with that is their vision statement: “Helping to cope, Opting for encouragement and community, Making it possible for a kid to be a kid again, Eager to listen.” “Our homes will effectively meet the needs of children, their primary families, and their foster families with respect to personal dignity and worth of each member. We will advocate for each…

By helping families keep their heads above water when poverty strikes, we invest in the well-being of our most important resource, our people. It is not just a question of social justice, but one of a smart economic policy. Other countries have learned this valuable…

Family Homelessness Shelters On a daily basis we see the homeless men and women on the street. After all they are easy to spot, because they are wearing dirty or oversized clothing, and pushing shopping carts filled with their belongings. It might sound strange, but I was thankful for this stereo-type six years ago, because that way when people looked at my son and me, they didn’t know our secret…we were homeless. In 2010, the economy was in crisis, and with every crisis there are victims.…

the 1996 welfare “reform” restricts single women of color on welfare in obtaining a higher education. There were many changes made in the welfare reforms, however, one that had a large impact on the inequality in society was the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) policy shift to require welfare participants to engage in “work activities” as quickly as possible (Katz 2013: 275). From an outsider’s perspective this may seem like a good idea, however this concept significantly limits…

biggest being education. Homelessness is highly linked to poor academic success for most students. The struggle for the homeless youth is that they do not have as easy of access to resources or opportunities to those kids who have homes and supportive families. This includes basic needs like clothing, food, water, sleep, good self-esteem, and parents who can truly help their kids out. (No Child Left Behind, 2004)This social welfare policy, the issues, and possible solutions are discussed in the…

Eighties to Present The Great Society programs continued to impact the lives of many Americans throughout the seventies and even up to present times. The eighties brought about a changes in politics and attitude toward ending poverty. There was a strong backlash to the liberal reforms that accompanied the Great Society and conservatism began to gain traction across the country and Ronald Regan was elected president. According to Walsh, more than 33 million more people became poorer…

that have caused the lack of fresh drinking water, hygiene, accommodations, safety and the growth of illnesses that can place lives in mortal danger. Principally, humanitarian support in such chaotic conditions centers on preventing death, giving assistance and safety measures for those compelled to desert their usual residences. Aid to refugees is usually depicted as a charitable mission to the displaced. People are generally forced into refugee status due to an armed struggle resulting from…

“On 02/28/2016 at 11:12 am, the victim was outside playing on a trampoline when the suspect shot him in the right leg. The suspect was interviewed by Det. Johnakin, and he confessed he was showing the gun towards the victim when he accidentally pulled the trigger and fired the weapon. The suspect stated he had found the firearm behind a trash can in the Merrifield’s neighborhood. Officers on scene recovered the firearm in the next yard over, and the suspect stated he had thrown the gun along…