A Policy Proposal: Who's Watching Your Children
Running head: POLICY PROPOSAL 1
Who’s Watching Your Children?
A Policy Proposal By: Melissa Whitmore
SW 330 – Fall 2010
POLICY PROPOSAL 2
Abstract
INTRODUCTION In order to propose any new policy, there are steps to be taken. First it is
important to state the social welfare concern you are addressing. Social workers not only
make decisions on allocating resources and funds but must be persuasive, patient,
attentive, knowledgeable of policy and programs, and honestly believe in what you are
doing. These families rely on the social worker or advocate to be their “voice” when they feel like no one is listening. The social welfare concern I chose for analysis is …show more content…
I feel that the
Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is meeting the expectations and
goals the program was designed for. Because the problem is growing rapidly, changes
need to be made so that we don’t lose control of the situation. The program’s goals
would continue to focus on importance of family, and strive to provide stability,
permanency, and enrichment to families. I also feel that we need more focus on early
child development (birth to four years) because it will play a dramatic role later in these
children’s lives. Working and collaborating with programs such as Head Start provide
care givers tools to provide young children with what they need to thrive. Graduated
disengagement should be another key factor in the success of the program.
Graduated disengagement is one of the most important core functions of social
work. As social workers we need to help people build their own support system so that
when they complete the process, they don’t feel alone or back where they started.
Finding activities and helping them build new trusting relationships is a key factor in …show more content…
Licensed facilitators specializing in early
education and development will guide volunteers in providing educational and
stimulating activities. Meetings would be held three times a week at local schools,
churches, parks, and community centers. Keeping the locations in the neighborhoods of
the people they are serving will make attending the programs easier for these families.
Child day care will also be provided to families that qualify. Accredited programs
are required for all programs receiving grant funding implementing the core value of
competency. The number of locations should be based on the need for each individual
community. For example, in areas of greater need, there should also be greater access to
programs. I would also like to propose “Emergency” child care. This program would be
a temporary “safe” arrangement to offer parents “peace of mind” if their usual
arrangements fall through. For example if the baby-sitter doesn’t show up, or you have a
family emergency, you could drop your child off for a short period of time.
Who’s Watching Your Children?
A Policy Proposal By: Melissa Whitmore
SW 330 – Fall 2010
POLICY PROPOSAL 2
Abstract
INTRODUCTION In order to propose any new policy, there are steps to be taken. First it is
important to state the social welfare concern you are addressing. Social workers not only
make decisions on allocating resources and funds but must be persuasive, patient,
attentive, knowledgeable of policy and programs, and honestly believe in what you are
doing. These families rely on the social worker or advocate to be their “voice” when they feel like no one is listening. The social welfare concern I chose for analysis is …show more content…
I feel that the
Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is meeting the expectations and
goals the program was designed for. Because the problem is growing rapidly, changes
need to be made so that we don’t lose control of the situation. The program’s goals
would continue to focus on importance of family, and strive to provide stability,
permanency, and enrichment to families. I also feel that we need more focus on early
child development (birth to four years) because it will play a dramatic role later in these
children’s lives. Working and collaborating with programs such as Head Start provide
care givers tools to provide young children with what they need to thrive. Graduated
disengagement should be another key factor in the success of the program.
Graduated disengagement is one of the most important core functions of social
work. As social workers we need to help people build their own support system so that
when they complete the process, they don’t feel alone or back where they started.
Finding activities and helping them build new trusting relationships is a key factor in …show more content…
Licensed facilitators specializing in early
education and development will guide volunteers in providing educational and
stimulating activities. Meetings would be held three times a week at local schools,
churches, parks, and community centers. Keeping the locations in the neighborhoods of
the people they are serving will make attending the programs easier for these families.
Child day care will also be provided to families that qualify. Accredited programs
are required for all programs receiving grant funding implementing the core value of
competency. The number of locations should be based on the need for each individual
community. For example, in areas of greater need, there should also be greater access to
programs. I would also like to propose “Emergency” child care. This program would be
a temporary “safe” arrangement to offer parents “peace of mind” if their usual
arrangements fall through. For example if the baby-sitter doesn’t show up, or you have a
family emergency, you could drop your child off for a short period of time.