5402 week 4 discussion

5402 Week 4 Discussion Name Institution Course Code and Title Instructor Date The Great Depression/New Deal Era There were several social welfare policies that significantly impacted families during the Great Depression and the New Deal era. These policies were created to manage and control the hardships families faced, especially the economic hurdles. They provided support and stability to families in the face of widespread poverty and unemployment. The policies that likely impacted my family during this period included the Social Security Act, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Homeowners’ Loan Corporation (HLC). The Social Security Act ensured that older adults received retirement benefits. It also facilitated unemployment insurance. Under the act, several families were able to receive financial assistance, which significantly reduc...