Policy

Policy Model Paper

• Introduction

  a. Legislation – State name and introduce the legislation you selected. 
  b. Explanation of Model to Be Used (Value Based Criterion) Ch. 2

• Policy Analysis : Using the Policy Practice Framework on page 71 and your policy, respond to each of the Tasks (1-8) on how you would use a System’s approach to policy making. Make sure you address the contextual factors of Opportunities and Constraints or Trade offs with each step. Each step should be addressed individually. Finally, select a policy style and tell how you would use it to advocate for your topic (Pg. 84)

• Policy Evaluation (using the Consumer Outcome, Economic, & Feasibility Criterias, Chapter 8, Jansson – pg 269) 

• Recommendations/ Alternative  Measures: Create a Decision-Making Matrix with at least 3 alternative options. Your Matrix should explore a) Policy Options b) Costs for each options c) Effectiveness of each options -supported by research d) Ease of implementation – opportunities & constraints e) Political Feasible  – Page 270

• Conclusion-what did you learn

• Implications for Social work practice – how can social workers use this knowledge

(5 – 7 pages) 100 points. At Least 6 scholarly references. APA Format

THE POLICY IS: CHILDCARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES ACT 

 ContentPoints Earned     Comments

APA Formatting 

Title Page

Running Head

Page Number

Title, Author, University

Alphabetical listing of references

Hanging indent format_____/ 5 

Introduction: Social Problem

Identify social problem

Prevalence/ incidences of social problem 

Emphasis in Rural Communities_____ / 5_____ / 5_____ / 5

Social Welfare: Goal

Explanation of Value Criterion Model to be applied

Goal of policy using model_____ / 10_____ / 5

Social Welfare:  Policy Analysis

Janssen’s Framework (Tasks 1-8)

Use of System’s Approach

Contextual Factors – Opportunities & Constraints

Policy Style (Pg. 84)_____ / 8_____ / 5_____ / 8_____ / 5

Social Welfare: Policy Evaluation (Pg 269)

Consumer Outcome

Economic 

Feasibility Criteria_____ / 5_____ / 5_____ / 5

Conclusion:

Recommendations/ Summary of Social problem / Impact 

Alternatives to address social problem – Matrix (pg 270)

Implications for Social Work Practice_____ / 5_____ / 10_____ / 5

Grammar/Sentencing

Spelling

Verb Tensing

Capitalization

Punctuation

Sentencing

Use of Personal Pronouns

Use of Contractions____ / 4 points