SW 204 Social Welfare Programs and Policy

makes large, public-interest datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. As the charts and maps animate over time, the changes in the world become easier to understand.

"The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. (Their) mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals:
* Strengthen American democracy;
* Foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans and
* Secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system."

"The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals."

Created to learn what works in social policy.

CLASP seeks to improve the lives of low-income people by working to develop and advocate for federal, state and local policies to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work.

"The National Poverty Center (NPC) at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan was established in the fall of 2002 as a university-based, nonpartisan research center. (The Center) conducts and promotes multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research, mentor and train emerging scholars, and inform public discourse on the causes and consequences of poverty."

Includes legislative information, programs and resources for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),

Offers a Resource Library link near the bottom of the page.

"The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. HHS represents almost a quarter of all federal outlays, and it administers more grant dollars than all other federal agencies combined."

“Provides State and national data on adoption and foster care, child abuse and neglect, and child welfare.”

"The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for over 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. We champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation."

"Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. (The site) feature the latest on topics from prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption."

CWLA is the "oldest and largest national nonprofit organization developing and promoting policies and programs to protect children and strengthen families." Good resources under Research/Data.

“A national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the U.S.”

DHEC - Provides statistics on infant mortality, selected birth characteristics, healthy mothers, healthy babies: South Carolina's plan to reduce infant mortality and premature births, healthy mothers, healthy babies Assessment Reports, and, Planning and Partnership Resource Guides.

Provides information on Medicare and Medicaid, research and statistical information, regulations, and more.

Download reports, data and statistics

Free access to research and publications on health reform and law/legislation.

"The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. In order to achieve this mission, SAMHSA has identified 8 Strategic Initiatives to focus the Agency's work on improving lives and capitalizing on emerging opportunities."

Provides access to many online health-related articles under the “find research” section on the left.

"The mission of AoA is to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services that helps elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities."

Offers the Social Work Portal, which allows you to search other Social Work organizations, schools, jobs, etc.

Statistics from more than 100 agencies are available through this site.