The Social Policy of Granting Aid for Heating Homes

Abstract

Public policies represent a border area between several fundamental sciences, such as: political science, sociological economics, social psychology. Through public policies, the state intervenes in the economic and social activity of citizens. It modifies the identified reality, in a direction dictated by the needs of civil society. Social policy consists in pursuing the improvement of living conditions and providing opportunities for disadvantaged people or those who belong to vulnerable categories. The objectives of the social policy are: strengthening economic and social cohesion; employment; development of social services. The used research method is the investigation carried out for the correct application of the procedures regarding the acquisitions, evaluation and provision of housing heating aid. This research provides an in-depth analysis of the administration of heating subsidy applications and highlights both the advantages and difficulties associated with the implementation of these significant social initiatives. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of these issues it enables us to actively participate in the continuous advancement and improvement of policies and practices designed to help the most vulnerable people in the society.