The paper contains an introduction that provides overview of topics that will be

The paper contains an introduction that provides overview of topics that will be addressed. The main points of the Abramovitz article are summarized. Ideas from the “Rising to the Challenge” section of the Abramovitz article are discussed. Agency funding cuts are described. Impact of funding cuts on workers and clients are explained. Effects of potential for a “living wage” are considered. Reflection: how issues of employment, funding and poverty are related to social welfare history. In addition to 3 VCU references, paper cites at least 3 more references (6 references minimum)