What was welfare like in the 1960's?

In the 1960s, welfare programs in the United States underwent significant expansion as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society initiatives, aimed at reducing poverty and improving social welfare. Key programs included Medicare and Medicaid, which provided healthcare support for the elderly and low-income individuals. The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program also grew, offering financial assistance to single-parent families. However, the era also faced criticism for fostering dependency and failing to adequately address the root causes of poverty.