Choose a period of history discussed in the assigned chapter.
• Chapter 2, “The History of the Social Welfare System and the Social Work Profession”
Post a response to the following:
• Identify the significant events that shaped the social welfare policies and programs of your chosen time period.
• Explain two to three values reflected during this time period as discussed in the assigned resources and compare how these values are expressed in current services. Examples include:
o Are recipients worthy or unworthy?
o Are religious values evident, or is there a clear separation between church and state?
o Is the focus on changing the person or changing the system?
o Are helpers impartial professionals or advocates?
o Are services for individuals within the local community or strangers?
o Is a crisis or an ongoing need addressed?
• Support your post with evidence from the reading using APA citations and a reference list.
