An academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being
Social Functioning
The way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided to sustain them
Goals of Social Work
Caring
Curing
Changing
Caring
Focuses on the well-being or the welfare and comfort of the individual and community.
Curing
Aspect of treating people with problems in social functioning.
Changing
Active participation of the social workers in social reforms.
Areas of Social Work
Adoption and Foster Care
Residential Care and Protective Services
Family Life and Family Planning
Public Assistance and Social Insurances
Community Planning and Community Development
Residential Care
Group care home or a residential treatment center for children exhibiting anti-social behaviors that require intensive treatment.
