A conceptual framework for analyzing social welfare policy Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy provides a comprehensive and widely‎-used framework for analyzing social welfare policies‎.‎ The text encourages readers to develop their own thoughts on social welfare policy and to explore policy alternatives‎.‎ Theoretical points are illustrated with examples from a cross‎-section of program areas including income maintenance‎,‎ child welfare‎,‎ model cities‎,‎ day care‎,‎ community action‎,‎ and mental health‎.‎ The text familiarizes students with the content of major social welfare programs such as TANF‎,‎ OASDHI‎,‎ SSI‎,‎ and Title XX‎.‎ Learning Goals Upon completing this book‎,‎ readers will be able to‎:‎ * Understand current policy issues * Reflect on where they stand in regard to controversial policy issues * Understand major social welfare programs * Better understand CSWE‎'‎s core competencies and practice behaviors