Hi Teresa, I appreciate your insightful thoughts on the evaluation criteria for social welfare policies and programs. It is indeed important to consider these different factors in order to make informed judgments about the effectiveness and impact of such initiatives. Ensuring that social welfare initiatives can be maintained over time is crucial for their long-term effectiveness. This includes not only considering the financial sustainability but also their ability to adapt to changing social conditions and evolving needs of communities.How can policymakers strike a balance between short-term goals and long-term impact when designing and evaluating social welfare policies and programs