Please choose a topic that’s great for you to write about and provide me the name of the topic by January 17th.  I need to provide the instructor name of the topic.  Thank you.

Learning Outcome 4: Examine current literature to assess the theoretical, conceptual and
practical knowledge base for policy analysis, advocacy and development.
Learning outcome 6: Integrate the Saint Leo core values of integrity and community into the
foundation of effective policy development.
To complete this assignment, students may choose one of three options:
Select an organizational policy from a human service organization. Caution: if this option
is selected, enough historical information must be readily available to complete part 1.
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Select a historical federal or state human service policy (New Deal, No Kid Left Behind,
TANF, etc.).
Select a current federal or state human service policy (healthcare, child support,
insurance, etc).
The following websites may be helpful with brainstorming policy ideas.
National Conference of State Legislatures
http://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services.aspx
U S Department of Health & Human Services
https://aspe.hhs.gov/office-human-services-policy
NOTE: your topic must be submitted by the end of week 2.
Paper Format (minimum of 8 pages excluding the title, abstract, and reference pages):
Title Page
Abstract
Introduction
The paper must include a historical overview of the policy. Discuss the period issues that
galvanized the policy. What were the main goals of the policy? Who advocated for and
against the policy? Who were the beneficiaries of the policy? Beneficiaries? Eligibility
criteria?
Suggested completion by week 3
Political ideology: Discuss the ideology that provided the policys context. What are the
ideological views of human nature and non-governmental and governmental programs?
Suggested completion by week 4
Policy Analysis, Advocacy, and Alternatives: Discuss the policies outcomes. Were the
original goals achieved? If the goals were not achieved, provide an alternative that would
address the human service needs. Discuss stakeholders and specific steps that would
be utilized to create an effective social policy.

Suggested completion by week 5
Integration of Core Values and ethical standards: Utilizing the core values of integrity
and community and 2 ethical standards, explain the importance and requirement for
human service practitioners to engage in advocacy and policy development. When
discussing policy development and advocacy, do so from a macro level approach.
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Suggested completion by week 5
Conclusion
  References

Please following HUS 550 Course Rubrics on page 21 and 22..  Please make sure add week 5 to to the paper.