Welfare, Single Mothers, & Social Workers
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In this 14 page research paper, the writer addresses the failure of social workers to resolve the problem of single mothers on welfare. The paper defines exactly who the individual so-called welfare mother is, what are her singular and particularly unique issues, and how the welfare mother attitudinally perceives `work' and what kinds of skills, background, education and other familial concerns the mother has that can either preclude going into mainstream society as a `worker' of not. Report contains an extensive review of the literature, original methodology, study, tables, charts,etc; Bibliography lists 10+ sources
Filename: Welfmom.wps

Welfare, Work & Single Mothers Suffering From Poverty
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5 page review of an article from the American Journal of Sociology examining the relationship between work and welfare in poor, female-headed families, --tracing the process single mothers follow to get off of welfare. Various social and economic issues are explored and it is ultimately concluded that background characteristics actually have very little direct influence in determining the route of exit from welfare. Full citation for the article is provided.
Filename: Welfcrit.wps

Why Americans Hate Welfare
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This 10 page paper explores some of the reasons why Americans, normally a generous people, hate welfare and its recipients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVHtWelf.rtf

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children Analyzed
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This 10 page research paper examines the federally-established program known as WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Specifically discussed is the agency's history, current available information on program eligibility and benefits, its goal and program objectives, standards and criteria, services, and some suggestions on how the WIC program could be more effective. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Wominfch.rtf

Will WIC Survive the Nineties ?
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A 6 page paper discussing the Women's, Infants, and Children's supplemental food program. Beginning with its history, it describes how the program works, who is eligible, and discusses the various problems the government has had paying for it. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Wic.wps