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When was the American Charity Organization Society (COS) established?
1877
What was the role of 'Friendly visitors' associated with the American Charity Organization Society (COS)?
Investigating applicants and assessing needs
What was the purpose of establishing the first professional school of social work in 1898?
To train skilled individuals in social work
When was the first case work training held?
1914
What term was used for the first time by the National conference in the USA related to case work?
'Work with case'
How did organizations initially perceive case work training?
As medical treatment for sick persons only
What was the main aim of the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor (A.I.C.P) formed in 1843?
Enhancing people's self-esteem and self-reliance
What was the primary purpose of the American Charity Organization Society (COS) established in the 1870s?
Central registration of needy individuals
What was the role of 'Friendly visitors' associated with the American Charity Organization Society (COS)?
Providing individual help to the needy
What was the purpose of establishing the first professional school of social work in 1898?
To train skilled social workers
What was the focus of early case work training held around 1914-1917?
Primarily medical treatment for sick persons
What term was used by the National conference in the USA for the first time related to case work?
'Work with case'
What made the first professional school of social work essential according to the text?
To advance training for modern issues
Why did many organizations attach the case work training program to agency functions?
'Impact' of the training
What differentiated the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor (A.I.C.P) from other early organizations like COS?
Enhancing self-esteem and self-reliance
In what year was the earliest organization, American Charity Organization Society (COS), established?
1877s
Explore the history of social case work from 1843 to the present, focusing on the AICP (The Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor) and the COS (Charity Organization Society). Learn about their aims, practices, and impact on society.
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