Evolution of Social Welfare

Write 750- to 1,050-word paper that describes evolution of social welfare through the lens of housing and food programs.

Address the following questions:

Why is there a need for public assistance?
Does your personal view of public assistance create roadblocks for helping people in need?
Do you believe public assistance is a solution to community problems? Do you believe public assistance is a hindrance to community problems?
What are a few ways politics can intervene at each step of the policy analysis process?
What are some problems that can arise during policy implementation?
What are some challenges in policy evaluation?
How is policy evaluation manifested as a rational activity?

Use examples from either housing or food programs in your paper.