SWRK 3317: Social Welfare Policy & Services

Resources for Social Policy Research

This guide is designed to help you research and analyze topics related social policy in connection with SWRK 3317. 

• Under the NGOs & Think Tanks tab you will find a list of organizations researching and advocating for policy solutions to social problems. Under this heading you will also find pages listing organizations dedicated to researching issues related to these topics:

• The Government Information tab contains links to relevant statistics and government agencies responsible for programs related to social policy. These are divided by level of government and include:  
  • Houston and Harris County Governments
  • Texas State Government
  • Federal Government
  • International Intergovernmental Organizations

• The Finding Articles page provides help using library databases.

• The Sources for News section provides links to resources for keeping up with policy developments and includes library databases and local newspapers.