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Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by Columbia University
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Course 4 discusses four populations: families, poor families, people with disabilities, and people as they age. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy. -The first module identifies the needs of children and the role of the state in child development. We will explore changes in the family and the resulting debates about how to best support families and child development. We’ll appraise family leave and child care programs for their role in supporting paid work and in strengthening child development, as well as income support efforts including the child tax credit and proposals for a family allowance. -The second module begins with a description of child poverty—both the forces leading to it, and its effects. This module also describes public support programs and critiques the debates surrounding them. -The third module focuses on persons living with disabilities, evaluating the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. We will also critique the processes of establishing a disability social insurance program and the public aid programs that make people with disabilities eligible for income support and health support. -The final module begins with a report on the aging of the U.S. population. Building on this, we’ll examine social insurance programs and public aid programs for seniors for their longterm viability, and assess the various reforms that have been proposed to stabilize these programs. The course is part of a sequence in social policy that has an HONORS TRACK. This track will prepare the learner for masters-level work in policy, which involves reading the literature, writing concise summaries and probing critiques. Over the sequence the learner will develop a policy analysis that will create a foundation for professional policy analyst assignments.

Modules

Introduction

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Sequence introduction - John Robertson
  • Sequence video: Why Social Policy - Alumni
  • Introduction

Children and Their Needs

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Child Development : Part 1
  • Child Development Part II
  • What Children Need by Professor Waldfogel

Family & Childcare

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Family
  • Family Change
  • Supervision
  • Child Care
  • Child Care Issues

Family Supports

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Employment
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Family Allowances by Professor Garfinkel

Wrapping Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Overview

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up

Required Reading

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Required Reading Assessment

1 Readings

  • What Children Need

Intro

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

Child Poverty

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Child Poverty
  • Effects of Child Poverty

Public Supports

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Public Support
  • The Purpose of TANF
  • TANF Outcomes
  • TANF Reform
  • SNAP
  • WIC

Supports for Children in Poverty

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Child Support
  • EITC
  • Work Requirements

Wrapping Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Overview

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up

Required Reading

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Required Reading Assessment

1 Readings

  • An Agenda for reducing poverty and improving opportunity

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

Disability Assistance

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Defining Disability
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Mental Illness

SSDI and SSI

    • 8 Videos
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8 Videos

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Eligibility
  • SSDI Benefits
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • SSI Eligibility, Part I
  • SSI Eligibility, Part II
  • SSI Children
  • SSI Issues
  • Social Insurance and Public Aid

Wrapping Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz: Module 3 Overview

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up

Required Reading

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Required Reading Assessment

1 Readings

  • 2017 Disability Statistics Annual Report

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

The U.S. Aging Population

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Birth Rates and Death Rates
  • A Shortage of Workers
  • Old Age, Survivors, & Disability Insurance (OASDI) Part I
  • Old Age, Survivors, & Disability Insurance (OASDI) Part II

Shortfalls and Proposed Solutions

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Shortfalls
  • Proposals, Part I
  • Proposals, Part II
  • Proposals, Part III
  • The Debate

Wrapping Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz: Module 4 Overview

1 Videos

  • Wrap-Up

Required Reading

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Required Reading Assessment

Policy Project: Policy Alternatives--Analysis & Recommendations

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Policy Analysis Project: Analysis and Recommendations

1 Videos

  • Policy Alternative Project: Analysis and Recommendations

Auto Summary

Discover "Social Services for Families, Seniors, and Those with Disabilities," a comprehensive course in Personal Development led by Coursera. This foundational course delves into the challenges and support systems for families, impoverished households, people with disabilities, and the elderly. Key topics include child development, child poverty, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and social insurance for seniors. With a duration of 660 minutes, this course offers an HONORS TRACK for advanced policy analysis, making it ideal for learners aspiring to master-level policy work. Available through a Starter subscription, it's perfect for those passionate about making a difference in social services.

John Robertson
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John Robertson