The South Carolina Department of Children and Families Public Assistance Program

Assume that you are a social worker for the Department of Children and Families in your state, and you have been asked to present information about a public assistance program of your choice to a group of volunteers who will be working with low-income families. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation in which you cover the following information about the program: Discuss the evolution of the program. Explain the means test utilized by the program. Discuss the role and relationship that exists among federal, state, and local governments in the administration of the program.

Arn’t I a Woman- Deborah Gray-White

Explain the author’s thesis—the main point or points that he or she is trying to make in the book. This is an explanation of the author’s purpose; the central idea or ideas around which the book is organized.

Give a broad general summary of the book. Give examples of the authors ‘s arguments which capture the flavor of the book.

Assess the book. Discuss the sources upon which the author bases his/her book. What research material did he or she use? How successful the author was in achieving hi/her objectives?