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industrial revolution starts
time in history of rapid industrial growth -
industrial revolution ends
this caused a shift in thought to begin to occur as families came together in urban areas -
charitable organization society
this society offered care for the needy -
us settlement house movement
movement that led towards not just providing for charities, but also looking at the causes of poverty and initiating change -
great depression
resulted in many americans being displaced, disabled, unemployed, homeless, or widowed without financial support -
social security act of 1935
provided for retired elders, widows, and children of deceased workers -
new deal
focused on offering relief for those in need and recovery from the current crisis -
department of health & human services (hhs)
part of the federal government that administers and oversees programs and services concerning health and welfare -
head start
a government-funded preschool program that focuses on prparing disadvantaged children for school -
family and medical leave act (fmla)
allows full-time employees to take unpaid job-protected leave for family transitions involving close family members, such as spouses, children, and parents