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Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities

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Course Summary

This course explores social policy and programs that affect health outcomes. Students will learn about the intersection between health and social policies, and how to design, implement, and evaluate effective social health programs.

Key Learning Points

Understand the impact of social policies on health outcomes
Learn to design and implement effective social health programs
Evaluate the effectiveness of social health programs

Learning Outcomes

Design and implement effective social health programs
Evaluate the effectiveness of social health programs
Understand the impact of social policies on health outcomes

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of health policy
Familiarity with research methods

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Self-paced
Online

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Description

Course 4 discusses four populations: families, poor families, people with disabilities, and people as they age. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy.

-The first module identifies the needs of children and the role of the state in child development. We will explore changes in the family and the resulting debates about how to best support families and child development. We’ll appraise family leave and child care programs for their role in supporting paid work and in strengthening child development, as well as income support efforts including the child tax credit and proposals for a family allowance. -The second module begins with a description of child poverty—both the forces leading to it, and its effects. This module also describes public support programs and critiques the debates surrounding them. -The third module focuses on persons living with disabilities, evaluating the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. We will also critique the processes of establishing a disability social insurance program and the public aid programs that make people with disabilities eligible for income support and health support. -The final module begins with a report on the aging of the U.S. population. Building on this, we’ll examine social insurance programs and public aid programs for seniors for their longterm viability, and assess the various reforms that have been proposed to stabilize these programs. The course is part of a sequence in social policy that has an HONORS TRACK. This track will prepare the learner for masters-level work in policy, which involves reading the literature, writing concise summaries and probing critiques. Over the sequence the learner will develop a policy analysis that will create a foundation for professional policy analyst assignments.

Knowledge

Describe the income and services support system including eligibility and benefits for families, poor families, people with disabilities and seniors
Explain the issues involved in addressing the income and service needs of or families, poor families, people with disabilities and seniors
Integrate US values debate - the tension between self-sufficiency & investment - in understanding the income and service system for the populations
Honors: Develop policy recommendations based on on research of practices on the ground in preparation for a professional policy analysis.

Outline

Policies for Families and Children
Sequence introduction - John Robertson
Sequence video: Why Social Policy - Alumni
Introduction
Child Development : Part 1
Child Development Part II
What Children Need by Professor Waldfogel
Family
Family Change
Supervision
Child Care
Child Care Issues
Employment
Child Tax Credit
Family Allowances by Professor Garfinkel
Wrap-Up
What Children Need
Module 1 Overview

Policies for Poor Families and Children
Introduction
Child Poverty
Effects of Child Poverty
Public Support
The Purpose of TANF
TANF Outcomes
TANF Reform
SNAP
WIC
Child Support
EITC
Work Requirements
Wrap-Up
An Agenda for reducing poverty and improving opportunity
Module 2 Overview

Policies for Persons with Disabilities
Introduction
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Defining Disability
Developmental Disabilities
Mental Illness
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Eligibility
SSDI Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI Eligibility, Part I
SSI Eligibility, Part II
SSI Children
SSI Issues
Social Insurance and Public Aid
Wrap-Up
2017 Disability Statistics Annual Report
Quiz: Module 3 Overview

Policies for Older Adults
Introduction
Birth Rates and Death Rates
A Shortage of Workers
Old Age, Survivors, & Disability Insurance (OASDI) Part I
Old Age, Survivors, & Disability Insurance (OASDI) Part II
Shortfalls
Proposals, Part I
Proposals, Part II
Proposals, Part III
The Debate
Wrap-Up
Policy Alternative Project: Analysis and Recommendations
Quiz: Module 4 Overview

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how social and health policies are developed and implemented with this engaging course on Social Health Policy Programs. Users have praised the comprehensive coverage of the subject matter and practical applications discussed throughout the course.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical applications discussed throughout the course

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of the subject matter
Engaging lectures and interactive activities
Expert instructors with real-world experience
Useful resources and materials provided
Great for professionals in the healthcare industry

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too basic
Limited interaction with instructors
No certification or accreditation offered
Course content may not be applicable to all healthcare systems
Some technical issues with the online platform

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