PLCY388A

Special Topics in Public Policy; Child and Family Policy Impact

Jointly offered with FMSC498P. Credit only granted for PLCY388A or FMSC4 98P. For poor and low-income families, federal programs such as Medicaid , Child care, SNAP and child nutrition programs are a lifeline every day. Some programs also have policies that consider more than income eligibility, such as number of hours of work, disability, and immigration status. Budget choices have a significant impact on pol icy intentions. Students will learn about and analyze the major federal programs and federal budgets for these policy areas; understand fro m data the impact of such programs and policies; and be introduced to significant advocacy efforts and considerations that shaped hese po licy decisions.

Sister Courses: PLCY388, PLCY388B, PLCY388C, PLCY388D, PLCY388E, PLCY388F, PLCY388G, PLCY388I, PLCY388J, PLCY388K, PLCY388L, PLCY388M, PLCY388N, PLCY388P, PLCY388Q, PLCY388R, PLCY388T, PLCY388U, PLCY388V, PLCY388W, PLCY388X, PLCY388Z