Social workers should know the role of social work in child welfare and the schools in order to better advocate for children and how to address problems within the school system and family system. This assignment will help you learn this concept.
In a digital presentation of 10-12 slides (not including the title and reference slides), address the following:
Find two to three problems in a school in your area and explain how social workers help ameliorate those problems.
Detail how the child welfare services in the United States works to help families by addressing the following:
Explain how child welfare services help with access to resources
Explain how child welfare services help with access to school services
Explain how child welfare services help with access to social work advocacy.
Regarding the helping phases of the general practice model, discuss the purpose of self-reflection and self-awareness when working with children and schools.
Lastly, research child welfare programs in your region and discuss how they help families.
Category: Introduction to Social Welfare
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Title: The Role of Social Work in Child Welfare and Schools: Addressing Problems and Advocating for Children and Families
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Title: The Generalist Model of Social Work Practice: A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Complex Social Issues
In an essay (750-1,000 words) examine the generalist model of social work practice. Address the following in your essay:
Explain the generalist model.
Discuss why the generalist model became the operational model in social work and its merits.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages to the social worker in using the generalist model.
Describe how research impacts social work practices in the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Refer to Social Work Disposition #11: Standard: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession when responding to this prompt.
You are required to cite a minimum of three academic sources to support your work.