Family Impact Analysis of The Community Mental Health Act (also known as the Mental Retardation and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963)
Write a 4-page family impact analysis of the policy, Do research on this particular policy. Using the family impact principles how can or are families being supported in this issue? How can or might families be undermined by this policy? Are there beneficial effects that might have been overlooked without family impact analysis? Are there harmful effects that a family impact analysis might help avoid? Reflect on the societal factors that influence family policy development, ethical issues, and the roles that
family professionals can play in influencing government policies that support and strengthen families. Make sure you demonstrate a thorough understanding of child and family policy concepts and of the societal factors that influence family policy development. Examine the consequences of child and family
policies and ethical issues involved. Demonstrate an understanding of the policy-making process and the roles that family professionals can play in influencing government policies that support and strengthen families.
