Family Policy Midterm:

Family Policy

A collection of government laws, programs, and public directives designed to support, influence, and regulate families and their functions within society.

Purpose of Family Policy

The goal of family policy is aimed at improving the well-being of families individually and as a unit. The policies are centered on education, healthcare, insurance, property, accessibility, and other related areas.

List the six systems of social welfare

1. education

2. health

3. social services

4. income maintenance

5. housing

6. employment.

Explicit Objective of Family Policy

Direct and clear policies that have a distinct relation to how they serve families, e.g., SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Implicit Objective of Family Policy

Policies that may impact families indirectly or broadly without being intended for family betterment, e.g., U.S. Patriot Act.

Direct Consequence of Family Policy

Changes within households that are supported by policy, e.g., paid parental leave.

Indirect Consequence of Family Policy

Unexpected problems arising from policies not originally designed to assist families, e.g., support for working mothers not extending to fathers.

Resources as Related to Family Policy

Guiding regulations and support systems aimed at ensuring safety and betterment for households, e.g., food and financial assistance.

Distribution of Resources in Family Policy

The process of allocating funds where they're needed to support families, often through government programs and services.

Redistribution of Resources in Family Policy

Repurposing existing resources to promote equity and support families in crisis.

Sanctions, Prohibitions, and Punishments

Enforcement methods in family law used to uphold regulations, e.g., child support enforcement leading to legal action for non-compliance.

Rewards and Incentives

Positive reinforcements that encourage desired behaviors, such as financial rewards for compliance with family support obligations.

Social Policy

Direct government actions aimed at improving the well-being of individuals and families through various sectors like healthcare and education.

Fragile Families

Families that often experience poverty and lack sufficient education, commonly including non-married cohabiting families.

Food Swamp

Communities characterized by an abundance of low-quality food sources, often found in lower-income neighborhoods.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

A tax benefit for low- to moderate-income working individuals, aimed at reducing poverty.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

A government program providing temporary financial assistance to needy families.

Privatization

The process through which government-owned assets are transferred to private ownership, e.g., in healthcare and education.

Implementation Phase

The stage in a policy process where ideas are proposed and carry potential privacy intrusions.

Evaluation Phase

The assessment of whether a policy achieved its intended outcomes.