Discussion 2 social welfare programs

Social Welfare Programs Name Institution Course Code and Title Instructor Date Social Welfare Programs during the Colonial Period Social welfare programs for children and families were not as common as they are today during the colonial period in the United States (US). The main programs targeting children and families included orphanages and private charity societies. Orphanages were set up to look after the needs of children whose parents were not nonexistent or were completely unable to raise them (Hacsi, 2017). These children were safe in the orphanages since their basic needs could be met. Private charity societies were a great support for vulnerable populations. They provided assistance to children and families by providing clothing, food, and education (Abramovitz, 2017). These programs had both intended and unintended effects. Some intended effects included the provision of basic needs to children and families and the fostering of community support (Abramovitz, 2017). Som...