Wade in the Water was used as a freedom song as the lyrics gave geographical hints for a safer travel. âTo escaping slaves, the song told them to abandon the path and move into the water. By traveling along the waterâs edge or across a body of water, the slaves would throw chasing dogs and their keepers off the scentâ (Wade in the Water).
What is the Soldier For Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)? SFL-TAP (formerly known as the Army Career & Alumni Program, ACAP) was created to help military members be successful in their transition to the civilian sector. SFL-TAP delivers transition assistance and support to ensure all eligible transitioners have the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to be competitive and successful in the global workforce and achieve their post military service goals.
Federal subsidies were created by Congress (through Public Law 96-272 - the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980) to encourage the adoption of special needs children and remove the financial disincentives for families to adopt.