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Industrial Revolution
a shift in thought began to occur as families came together in urban areas. Urban density was an issue. Along with the density, came the need for affordable housing, food, and other necessities, including medical care. -
US Settlement House Movement
Jane Addams founded this association. This movement lead the crusade toward not just charity, but also looks at the causes of poverty and initiating change. -
Charitable Organization Society
Or the COS, offered care for the needy. -
Dawn of the 20th century
group homes were built to care for older adults with no family to care for them. orphanages are for kids with no family care. -
World War I and Great Depression
Resulted in many Americans being displaced, disabled,unemployed, homeless or widowed without financial aid. -
New Deal
Initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal focused on offering relief for those in need and recovery from current crisis. It also focused on reforming systems so an economic depression such as was currently being felt would not be experienced again. -
Social Security act of 1935
provided for the retired elderly and widows and dependent children of deceased workers. They then added people of special needs. -
The Department of Health and Human Services
The part of the federal government that administrators and oversees programs and services concerning health and welfare. Head start and Family and medical leave act are a couple. -
Head Start and Family and Medical Leave Act
Head Start- government funded preschool program that focuses on preparing disadvantaged children for school. Family and Medical Leave Act- allows full time employees to take unpaid job-protected leave for family transitions involving close family members, such as spouses, children, and parents.