To what extent did social workers play a role in the development of social welfare policies and programs?

Answer the three following questions in order. Utilize readings and PowerPoints to answer the three questions. The reading is from the book, Social Welfare Policy ( responding to a changing world) by John G Mcnutt and Richard Hoefer second edition. Ensure to reference the book, chapters 2 and 3.

1. In your own words, summarize some of the most significant developments of social welfare policy from the middle ages through to the industrial era.

2. To what extent did social workers play a role in the development of social welfare policies and programs?

3. What do you think is the most significant social welfare policy development described in Chapter 3, in terms of impact on Americans today? Why?

To what extent did social workers play a role in the development of social welfare policies and programs?
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