Collect at least three news articles highlighting agency/organization programs in the various fields of practice. Write a 500-750-word task comprising the following:

1. Explain how programs reflect the goals and objectives of social work.
2. Describe how they correlate with social work and social welfare characteristics.

Utilize the news articles and your Topic 1 assigned readings to inform your task.

Be sure to cite three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content. Use only sources found at the GCU Library or those provided in Topic Resources.

This work uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the task to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Social Work: An Empowering Profession

Read Chapters 1 & 2 in Social Work: An Empowering Profession.