Summary Week 2- Programs vs. Policy: The Case of JoeMaster's in Social Work 6351: Social Policy, W

SOCW 6351 Week 2Week 2- Programs vs. Policy: The Case of JoeMaster's in Social Work 6351: Social Policy, Welfare, and ChangePrograms the Social Worker in the Case Study EngagedDue to Joes's condition related to his mental illness, lack of income and access to medical coverage, the social worker at the County Division of Social Services helps him engage in wide range of programs aimed at stabilizing him and helping Joe overcome his identified challenged. Disability is the primary program that the social worker engages for Joe, which is a program that pays people who are unable to work due to a medical condition. If Joe gets approved for Disability, he also may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) which is designed to provide monthly cash assistance or benefits to the low-income disabled persons (under 65 years) alongside the seniors (aged 65 and above). The social worker also engages the Homeless Assistance Program for supporting people with long-term housing needs. It is essential to