Social Security History
When was the SSA approved?
August 15, 1935
From the conservative perspective, the Act trapped people into a life of _____.
Poverty
2 major events that had a significant impact on the profession.
The Great Depression
The New Deal
The strengths perspective in social policy focus on the power of ____ in shaping policies that will be effective interventions.
people
How many titles are in the SSA? 9, 11, OR 12?
11
As a major piece of legislation, what piece of legislation did it emerge from (2)
The Great Depression
The New Deal
The social insurance aspects were financed through
_______ _______.
Individual Contributions.
What training programs(3) did the American Association of Schools of SW provide?
methods in taking applications
making investigations
administering relief
5
County DSS
The recommendations of the Committee on Economic Security primarily focused on these four areas
Unemployment compensation
Old Age Insurance
Old Age Assistance
Assistance to Dependent Children
What 2 types of individuals with lifelong needs were categorically excluded from benefits?
those with mental illnesses or permanent disabilities.
Name 3 out of the 8 listed in the text that were instrumental in shaping policy during this time,
Ellen Woodward; Harry Hopkins; Frances Perkins; Molly Dewson; Aubrey Williams; Kathryn Lenora; Martha Eliot; Jane Hooey
_____ and ______ were used to determine eligibility for public assistance.
means testing and investigations
What local agency oversees social security (retirement)
District Social Security Office
What are the 3 types of federal assistance the SSA provided for?
insurance
assistance to people in need
health services
Steward Machine Co. vs. Davis
Helvering vs. Davis
The depression promoted resurgence in of interest in these issues related to(2 things):
social justice and reform
Despite an increase in of these 2 groups in the workforce, the act provided such groups few benefits.
women and minorities
What program do these services fall under: cash payments, services to children, child support enforcement, permancy planning, welfare reform?
Aid to Families with Dependent Children
Continuing with American tradition of "welfare," the SSA is based more on what principle than public assistance model?
Insurance Principle
By extending coverage to widows, older wives, and surviving children, why did the program "technically" become bankrupt?
The fiscal government assumed financial responsibility.
What was identified as being at the root of the problems with which social work dealt?
The system of social insurance did not do these 2 things.
redistribute income or challenge prevailing social structure.
Under the 1935 SSA workers would receive full retirement benefits at what age?
65