Section 8 Housing - Past and Present Comparative Analysis

    Order Description     Social Policy Analysis of Section 8 Housing Program - compare past 1960 &70's to present. Include historical background of Section 8, what hstorical problems led to creation of Section 8, how was such needs handled in the past, legislative history. Description of the problem that necessitated Section 8. What is the nature of the prtoblem, how wide spread, how many people affected, who and how affected. Policy description. How is it expected to work, who will be covered by Section 8, How will it be implemented. Short and long-term goals. How will it be overseen, evaluated, coordinated? What are the formal/informal qualifications to determine elgibility? Policy Analysis. Do/have the goals of section 8 contributed to greater social equality. (Look at/google "How Housing Policy is Failing America's Poor" and "Section 8 became a 'Racial Slur' and compare that to "up to 600,000 expexted to apply when L.A. reopens Section 8 housing list after 13ys" and "Kansas Section 8 housing program elgibility guide") try to show how what was then bad has gotten better - what was adversely affecting the quality of life of those in the program is now contributing positively. Describe how the goals of Section 8 are consistent with the values of professional social work, but note improvements that might make it better.