Grandparent raising grandchildren Ageism in America

Policy Analysis Term Paper Assignment Outline
THE TOPIC: Grandparent raising Grandchildren
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide the student with an opportunity to explore
a topic of interest in social welfare policy impacting older adults in greater depth. This
paper should identify a specific social policy at the local, state, or federal level that impacts
the well-being, service delivery, and access to social services that affect the aging population
or specific groups within that population. The paper should also include a justification for
the advocacy activity that the student has conducted pertaining to the policy selected.
I. Introduction of topic Provide a concise paragraph about the purpose of this paper with a
discussion of the relevant key facts which help to define the scope and importance of the topic.
These include a brief description of the social policy; why this topic is important; why it is of
interest to you personally and to society in general.
II. The issue that the social policy addresses: Social policy is often developed in response to
social problems. Provide a description of an existing condition or social problem affecting the
well-being of older adults or a specific group within the aged population. Who is affected, how
many are affected, what happens to the affected? Present an analysis of the factors contributing
to this condition and their consequences on those affected directly and indirectly. What role does
ageism play? What were the opposing perspectives regarding the policy issue? Why did this
come about and what will happen if it is left unaddressed? Use statistics and projections in this
section and cite sources.
III. The Social Policy and Programs: Social welfare policy regulates the provision of benefits to
people for the purpose of meeting basic life needs. Provide a description of the specific policies
and programs formulated to address the issue or condition selected for your paper. If few or none
exist, describe why. What are the policies and program’s main goals and main provisions? Is
there adequate funding available to meet those goals? Social welfare policies are shaped by a set
of social and personal values that reflect the preferences of those in decision-making capacities.
Present a brief analysis of the personal, professional, and societal values, assumptions, and
ideologies underlying the policies and programs, or their absence. How does it promote positive
approaches that support an aging society?
IV. Summary and Conclusion: Summarize your main points related to the issues and social
policies impacting older adults in your area of concern. Based on your work on this paper discuss
your personal recommendations for the next steps related to how this particular social policy
should be addressed and give reasons for your recommendations. This should lead to your
selection and justification of the advocacy activity project that you will undertake in the next
assignment.
V. Reference Page: Required Sources of Information Regarding sources of information in the
paper, your paper must include content from all of the following:
(a) information from one report or other source published by a highly regarded organization such
as those listed at the website list at the end of the course syllabus,
(b) information from at least two professional peer-reviewed journal articles that are not assigned
for this course,
(c) The New York Times or an equally reputable newspaper with international circulation, and
(d) information from the course textbook, Kasmaul, Aging and Social Policy in the United States
(2022).
(e) information from The International Longevity Center publication, Ageism in America found
at https://aging.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/Ageism_in_America.pdf
A MUST SOURCE TO USE
https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers/supporting-grandparents-raising-grandchildren-0

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