TY - GEN AU - Chapin, Rosemary TI - Social policy for effective practice: : A strengths approach T2 - New directions in social work SN - 9780415519922 AV - HV95 .C416 2014 U1 - 361.973 PY - 2014/// CY - New York : PB - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group KW - Social service KW - United States KW - Social policy N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages r-1-r-20) and index ; Social work and social policy : a strengths perspective -- The historical context : basic concepts and early influences -- The historical context : development of our current welfare system -- The economic and political contexts -- Basic tools for researching need and analyzing social policy -- Social policy development: research and policy practice -- Civil rights -- Income- and asset-based social policies and programs -- Policies and programs for children and families -- Health and mental health policies and programs -- Policies and programs for older adults -- The future UR - www.routledgesw.com ER -