The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
The stage or platform where political activities, debates, and policymaking occur.
A system in which a minor has been placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver, due to the inability of the parents to care for the child.
The practice of social work that focuses on larger systems such as communities, organizations, and policy arenas, rather than individual or family-level interventions.
Services governed by a series of federal laws, aimed at protecting children's rights and welfare.
An eligibility process for a program that requires the individual to show that they do not have the financial ability to meet their specific needs. (two words)
The hourly wage, benefits, and overtime that must be paid to the majority of workers, laborers, and mechanics within a particular area.
Individuals or groups who receive or benefit from the services offered by professionals like social workers.
A US health reform law passed in 2010 that provides more Americans with access to affordable health insurance and attempts to curb the growth in healthcare spending.
A process to ensure continued eligibility for program participation.
An organization focused on promoting macro-level social work practices and enhancing the field's community organization and administration aspects.
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that a person needs to perform a task or function effectively.
The belief that each person is responsible for himself and his family, and that government should intervene only in times of crisis or emergency. (two words)
Advocacy for the interests or rights of an individual or family, such as advocating for a domestic violence victim within the legal system. (two words)
A professional association that represents the interests of social workers in the U.S. and advocates for social work principles and practices.
Program aimed at providing food support.
A debit card that enables SNAP beneficiaries to purchase eligible food items.
The national association in the U.S. that represents social work education, responsible for accrediting social work educational programs.
A subset of social policy focusing on systems and services that help individuals and groups confront and resolve social problems. (two words)
The lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement.
An organized group dedicated to raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates, mainly for public offices.
A negative label attached to those receiving certain kinds of assistance.
The study of aging and the challenges faced by older adults.
A traditional label for "the poor" considered undeserving of assistance, e.g., able-bodied workers, offenders, single parents, homeless persons, seniors without savings.
The process of assessing and evaluating the technical content, merit, and feasibility of policies.
Advocacy for the interests or rights of larger groups, aiming at broader systemic changes. This can involve advocating for policies that protect certain segments of the population from discrimination or exploitation.
An international organization representing the interests of social workers around the world.
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