The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy-Chapter 1

I think that it is important to understand the policies that we work under as well as who are the people that are creating them and modifying them. Policies can hinder how a social worker works with a client. Policy can make it hard on a social worker to work with a client. Some social issues are difficult to handle because of the policies behind them. Some programs may lack in funds, resources, or how to handle the issue. There are several factors of why a policy may change. It may range from the economy, the government, politics, and most importantly…social workers! A social worker’s job is to advocate for all clients and stand against social injustice. Reading chapter one made me think of the country’s laws and debates that social workers may face. The hottest debate is the health care reform bill. The Health Care Reform calls for improving health care services, expanding the population that receives health care, provide better access to a health care provider, and affordable health services. The debate consists of the right of health care and who should have access to it. The United States is considered to be the wealthiest nation without universal health care. More social workers should evaluate their views and thoughts about the health reform. This should be given thought because it may affect some of their work ethic. Social workers should think about how the health reform would affect their clients. Workers should advocate pushing for patient care, patient protection, and affordable health care for clients.