\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA conceptual framework for analyzing social welfare policy\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions of Social Welfare Policy\u003c/i\u003e provides a comprehensive and widely-usedframework for analyzing social welfare policies.\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003eThe text encourages readers to develop their own thoughts on social welfare policy and to explore policy alternatives. Theoretical points are illustrated with examples from a cross-section of program areas including income maintenance, child welfare, model cities, day care, community action, and mental health. The text familiarizes students with the content of major social welfare programs such as TANF, OASDHI, SSI, and Title XX. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eLearning Goals\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpon completing this book, readers will be able to:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand current policy issues \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReflect on where they stand in regard to controversial policy issues \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnderstand major social welfare programs \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBetter understand CSWEâs core competencies and practice behaviors \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e