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Have the programs worked to reduce poverty? Measuring the correlation between welfare and the reduction of poverty is difficult especially under the assumption that most families that live in poverty are eligible under most of the welfare programs (Borjas, 2015). In looking at the impact of the programs of the past, they had a significant impact on reducing poverty significantly. Tanner and Hughes (2014) noted that in the late 1960’s, malnutrition was at an all time high due to foods that did not meet the recommended daily allowance. Compared to today, malnutrition us not as big of an issue. They also discussed housing presently in comparison to the late 1970’s and there has been vast improvements. Although there are distinct differences currently compared to the past, poverty is still an issue today. There are homeless people that do not qualify for many of the programs and the stipulations for eligibility for many of the programs have become more difficult. It has remedied the uncomfortableness of the past, but the issue still exists. What is the end goal of welfare—to give people money to help them live day-to-day or to help them become self-sufficient? How ethical is this end goal? Explain. Moffitt (2002) conveyed that the goal of welfare was to “encourage job preparation and work” under implementation of the 1996 welfare reform legislation which would be considered ethical. Some of the services during that time was job training and teaching interviewing skills which helped to prepare individuals with what was required to find jobs. During that time frame, Moffitt (2002) noted the increase of single mothers finding employment but He also noted many of those jobs were low income. Presently, while working with people under some of these programs, the amount of benefits is not encouraging people to be self sufficient but to stay stagnant with what they are receiving. Including sub programs such as section 8 housing vouchers while individuals receive welfare provides a means for surviving without the responsibility of earning a living. Where does the US stand in terms of poverty and welfare? Rector (2015) noted that the United States differs in how it addresses the social welfare system and poverty than other countries because it “draws on both public and private resources” versus it being controlled by the government. He also noted the United States is the 3 rd highest in spending in terms of social welfare. With that, the poverty rate in comparison to other countries average about the same. This is because the United State places more focus on education and healthcare and does not include those numbers in in terms of spending. (Rector, 2015) What federal social service programs need revision? Why? Federal social service programs that need revision are the ones geared toward the homeless and limitations placed on Welfare programs. The homeless rate in the United States is steadily growing with limited access to housing or programs geared towards ending homelessness. Also, the welfare programs should include more training and education programs that are geared toward helping recipients find employment that will benefit them. There are many that are abusing the benefits received due to little or no check and balance measures and no specific rules in place to ensure that they have the needed education and skills to join the workforce. Borjas, G. (2015). Does welfare reduce poverty. Research in Economics, 70, 143-157. Retrieved from https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/gborjas/files/re2016.pdf Moffitt, R. A. (2002). From welfare to work: What the evidence shows. Retrieved from Rector, R. (2015). s://www.heritage.org/welfare/report/poverty-and-the-social-welfare-state-the-united-states-and-other- nations
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