The consequences of poverty for families and children are significant. This rese

The consequences of poverty for families and children are significant. This research paper will cover examples of how poverty oppresses children during their socialization and their ability to function as adults. We will discuss what federal policies and programs are presently in place to provide needed services and resources to families and children that address poverty. What have these policies attempted to do? How successful have these programs been? What in the future should social work promote in attacking poverty? These are all discussion points of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and Competency 3.
Your paper should be typed, double-spaced (using 12-point font) and up to a maximum of 10-15 pages in length (including title page, abstract, and references). You are required to use aminimum of 10 professional sources (e.g., refereed journal articles, chapters from edited volumes)*. It is critical that you cite all sources (including government, think tank, and other related websites); understand what plagiarism means and how to avoid it. All citations should be referenced using APA format (7th edition)—if you are not familiar with this format, see me early on for pointers. This paper should be your own work, not a collaborative effort. Below is an example format that your research paper might follow; however, recognize that each topic will most likely require additional or alternative subject headers, etc.
Page 1: Title page—following APA style guidelines
Page 2: Abstract (150 word summary)
Pages 3-10/14: [You might include some of these elements…]
Policy Overview: Brief description of the policy under investigation Review of Literature
• Historical and contextual underpinnings related to policy
• Changing trends in family life/political climate
• Family values—perspectives from the Right and Left
• Analysis: Impact of Policy on Families
• Research findings related to policy evaluation/family impact assessment—intended and unintended consequences for families
• Discussion and Recommendations for future
Pages 15: References in APA format