Abstract
The article provides a frame of reference for reviewing the basic processes underlying the development of formal social policy. The bases for the article were provided by: (1) review of the literature in related social services policy development areas; (2) analyses and review of the literature specific to service eligibility; (3) analyses of related socio-economic data from international organizations and registries. Eligibility is proposed as an essential element of social services within the context of citizens’ rights, cultural mores and customs, political processes and economic conditions of the six contributing countries. These data sources were augmented by review of summary narratives of the history and status of social services development.
Highlights
Introduction and backgroundReforms of social services have occurred, and are continuing on national, multi-national and global levels
The evolvement of neoliberal economic-political models affecting the development of human services has been a significant factor in this flux of definitions of social policy, citizen rights, program philosophies and goals, service eligibility criteria, program definitions, quality indicators and program evaluation standards and fiscal support processes
As a discipline, must empower itself to impact on the basic processes which define social policy if it is to meet its leadership obligations and opportunities
Summary
Introduction and backgroundReforms of social services have occurred, and are continuing on national, multi-national and global levels. The evolvement of neoliberal economic-political models affecting the development of human services has been a significant factor in this flux of definitions of social policy, citizen rights, program philosophies and goals, service eligibility criteria, program definitions, quality indicators and program evaluation standards and fiscal support processes. — legislative/political processes which define social policy via statutory enactments to authorize program development, provide fiscal support, and designate administrative responsibility;
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