Connecting Social Welfare Policy to Fields of Practice

By: Karen M. Sowers and Catherine N. Dulmus and Ira C. Colby

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Synopsis: Invaluable guidance and advice for creating positive change in social policyEdited by a team of renowned experts, Connecting Social Welfare Policy to Fields of Practice features contributions from leaders in this field providing a variety of perspectives on different topics. This visionary guide equips social workers to proactively engage in policy practice to influence specific policies.Designed as a social welfare policy practice text for undergraduate and graduate students in social work programs, this book meets the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).Each chapter begins with an overarching question and "what if" scenarios, and ends with a set of suggested key terms, online resources, and discussion questions.Connecting Social Welfare Policy to Fields of Practice addresses specific populations within a wide variety of practice arenas, including:Social welfare policy and politicsAging in the United StatesPublic mental health policy in the United StatesDisability policy developmentHealth-care policyUrban housing policyChild welfare policyRedefining the welfare state in a global economyGlobal in context, Connecting Social Welfare Policy to Fields of Practice encourages those in the social work profession to become directly engaged with individuals, families, groups, and communities in the crafting of impartial public policies for marginalized members of society.