US National Archives
Nara: Welfare Reform
The National Archives and Records Administration provides information on the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and provides access to available federal information.
Other
Childstats.gov
Extensive data, including an annual report that looks at the state of children's well-being in the United States. It examines such issues as family environment, health care, poverty, welfare and how the government is reacting overall to...
BBC
Bbc: History: The Welfare State Never Ending Reform
An article by a British Member of Parliament that traces the history of the welfare state in Britain. It examines its beginning in the early 1900s through its overreaching problems at the end of the twentieth century. Archived.
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Social Welfare and Visual Politics: Story of Survey Graphic
Essay offering an explanation of "scientific charity" by tracing its roots back to the 1870's. Excellent information about social reform and charities.
Digital History
Digital History: Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and Welfare [Pdf]
After reading a brief history of Social Security and its inception in the United States during the Great Depression, find out about the various programs that provide a social safety net to its citizens. See how these programs are funded,...
Library of Congress
Loc: congress.gov: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
The text of the amendments to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
Other
National Center for Law and Economic Justice
A wealth of information on economic justice in the United States.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Political Economy of Chinese Reform
Peruse these resources and apply them to lessons regarding the development of China's economic plans.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Political Economy of Chinese Reform
Peruse these resources and apply them to lessons regarding the development of China's economic plans.
University of Wisconsin
Institute for Research on Poverty: Homepage
Get FAQs about poverty in Wisconsin and find out about what research is going on at this site for the Institute for Research on Poverty.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Florence Kelley
Florence Kelley dedicated her life to social reform. She worked to end many social problems, including labor and racial discrimination.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Racial Uplift Ideology in the Era of "The Negro Problem"
History professor Kevin Gaines explores the idea that educated blacks are responsible for the welfare of the majority of the race and how the uplift ideology undermined collective social advancement.
Other
D Archives: Alice Stone Blackwell, Objections Answered
Read this 1915 essay by Alice Stone Blackwell, who outlines the basic reasons women should be granted equal voting rights in the U.S.
US National Archives
Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Constitution: Amendments 11 27
Check here to read the three amendments passed during the Progressive Era, the 16th, 17th, & 18th amendments. From the National Archives and Records Administration.
Learning to Give
Learning to Give: Josephine Shaw Lowell
A biography on American social reformer Josephine Shaw Lowell chronicles her life and achievements.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The Problem of Child Labor in the Progressive Era
After analyzing primary and secondary resources about the child labor, the students should be able to draw conclusions about the need to reform child labor practices.
Boise State University
Social Work History Station: The Three Rs: Research, Reform, and Residence
This resource provides an insight into how settlement houses helped change the way poverty was regarded.
Digital History
Digital History: The Clinton Presidency
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
Other
Civic Literacy
A fascinating site how everyone can be an effective citizen of the United States. Lesson plans, links, and resources for both students and teachers are available.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the book Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Jane Addams
Learn brief information on Jane Addams, famous American leader of social reform, who was featured on the ten cent postage stamp.
PBS
First Measured Century: The Children's Bureau
Read this informative essay to learn about early 1900's child welfare and what social reformers, including Julia Lathrop, did on behalf of children.
Other
Georgetown College: Introduction to American History: Progressivism (1900 1920)
Check out this page for a good overview of some general goals of Progressives. Material is presented in outline form and identifies major Progressive issues and attitudes.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Richmond Comes Together: Images of Community Outreach
Photographic essay focuses on the local and national charitable organizations that offer social services and community outreach in the area of Richmond, Virginia.