Part one of term paper
Welfare is a temporary support in times of crisis, rather than a way of life. Social critics said welfare was responsible for a permanent underclass of people living off government checks because the incentives to go to work were so weak (Froomkin, Dan). The welfare program was founded during the Great Depression. The federal government pro ...

Part two of term paper
... the federal government set eligibility guidelines on a national basis, then parceled out money to the states to fund specific programs. Now, the federal money allocated for public assistance is sent to the states in block grants. The federal role is limited to setting goals, establishing financial penalties, and giving rewards (Froomkin, Dan). States and even counties are designing their own programs for the poor picking and choosing from approaches they hope will get results. M ...