Social Work (United States)
Volume 34, Issue 1, 1989, Pages 23-27

Immigration reform and social work (Article)

Gelfand D.E. , Bialik-Gilad R.
  • a School of Social Work and Community Planning, University of Maryland at Baltimore, 525W Red wood Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
  • b AIDS Education, American Red Cross, Washington, DC, United States

Abstract

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 allowed many undocumented aliens to legalize their residency in the United States. However, the act has created new problems for undocumented aliens intent on remaining in the United States. Unless the majority of undocumented aliens returns to their native country, social workers will find themselves attempting to remedy the effects of an immigration policy that prevents undocumented aliens from attaining satisfactory living conditions. In addition, social workers will have to confront problems such as health care, intergenerational assistance, and homelessness. The implications of IRCA for social workers and social welfare programs are examined and policy alternatives and consequences are probed. © 1989 by the National Association of Social Workers, Inc.

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DOI: 10.1093/sw/34.1.23
ISSN: 00378046
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English