Need a 300-word response + citations for the following question.

What do you identify as the most successful social welfare program in the United States? Why has it been successful? What strengths and weaknesses do you see in this program? Be sure to provide both current and historical frameworks for justifying your claims. Are there any reforms you can think of which would improve the effectiveness of the policy?

Remember to identify your sources. An in-text citation requires a parenthetical citation, for example: (Smith). Then, provide a formal citation at the end of your posting. 

Be sure to fully explain your position, citing a high-quality source as evidence, in addition to the textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/american-government-3e). Wikipedia, an online blog, and similar items are examples of unacceptable sources on the collegiate level. Again, each student is expected to utilize high-quality sources (academic journals, scholarly articles, current laws/policies, court cases, etc.), in addition to the textbook.