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What is the primary focus of social welfare according to Friedlander?
What is the primary focus of social welfare according to Friedlander?
- Improving governmental efficiency
- Aid to individuals and groups for well-being (correct)
- Creation of employment opportunities
- Economic growth and development
Which formulation of social welfare sees it as a legitimate function of modern society?
Which formulation of social welfare sees it as a legitimate function of modern society?
- Residual formulation
- Institutional formulation (correct)
- Reformulation
- Transitional formulation
What are the three categories of social welfare programs?
What are the three categories of social welfare programs?
- Social Security, Personal Social Services, and Public Assistance (correct)
- Public health, Private welfare, and Employment services
- Community development, Environmental support, and Emergency relief
- Mental health services, Housing support, and Educational assistance
What goal of social welfare targets the most vulnerable members of society?
What goal of social welfare targets the most vulnerable members of society?
According to Romanyshyn, social welfare interventions primarily concern which of the following?
According to Romanyshyn, social welfare interventions primarily concern which of the following?
What does public assistance primarily involve?
What does public assistance primarily involve?
What aspect of social services is emphasized in their definition?
What aspect of social services is emphasized in their definition?
What is the implication of residual formulation concerning social welfare support?
What is the implication of residual formulation concerning social welfare support?
What is one key benefit of the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers?
What is one key benefit of the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers?
What was the significance of the founding of the Associated Charities in 1917?
What was the significance of the founding of the Associated Charities in 1917?
What year was the ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) established?
What year was the ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) established?
Which organization was formed in 1947 for those who studied social work in the U.S.?
Which organization was formed in 1947 for those who studied social work in the U.S.?
Which document encourages the involvement of NGOs in promoting national welfare in the Philippines?
Which document encourages the involvement of NGOs in promoting national welfare in the Philippines?
What role do Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) serve in the Philippines?
What role do Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) serve in the Philippines?
What major change occurred in the 1961 UNICEF-Assisted Social Services Project?
What major change occurred in the 1961 UNICEF-Assisted Social Services Project?
What is the primary purpose of the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)?
What is the primary purpose of the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)?
In what year did the Civil Service Commission conduct the first social work examination?
In what year did the Civil Service Commission conduct the first social work examination?
What requirement was established by the Social Work Law (R.A. No. 4373) in 1965?
What requirement was established by the Social Work Law (R.A. No. 4373) in 1965?
What is a primary focus of the collaboration between NGOs and the government?
What is a primary focus of the collaboration between NGOs and the government?
People's Organizations (POs) are primarily composed of whom?
People's Organizations (POs) are primarily composed of whom?
In what decade did bachelor's degree programs in social work begin to be offered at various universities in the Philippines?
In what decade did bachelor's degree programs in social work begin to be offered at various universities in the Philippines?
What was one of the objectives of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) blueprint?
What was one of the objectives of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) blueprint?
Who was the first executive secretary of the Associated Charities?
Who was the first executive secretary of the Associated Charities?
What significant step was taken regarding social work education in the 1950s?
What significant step was taken regarding social work education in the 1950s?
What does the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education law aim to achieve?
What does the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education law aim to achieve?
What is the main purpose of the Anti-Age Discrimination Act of 2016?
What is the main purpose of the Anti-Age Discrimination Act of 2016?
Which law was passed to aid abandoned and neglected children in the Philippines?
Which law was passed to aid abandoned and neglected children in the Philippines?
What significant change did the Expanded Maternity Leave Law (RA NO. 11210) implement?
What significant change did the Expanded Maternity Leave Law (RA NO. 11210) implement?
What is a key feature of the Magna Carta of Women (R.A NO. 9710)?
What is a key feature of the Magna Carta of Women (R.A NO. 9710)?
Which law was enacted to institutionalize the Alternative Learning System in the Philippines?
Which law was enacted to institutionalize the Alternative Learning System in the Philippines?
What key benefit does the National Health Insurance Program provide to Filipinos?
What key benefit does the National Health Insurance Program provide to Filipinos?
What does the 'Prohibition of Child Marriage Law' seek to address?
What does the 'Prohibition of Child Marriage Law' seek to address?
What significant action was taken by SSWAP in 1977 regarding the board examination?
What significant action was taken by SSWAP in 1977 regarding the board examination?
When did the SSWAP change its name to NASWEI?
When did the SSWAP change its name to NASWEI?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the NASWEI?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the NASWEI?
What major legislation did PASWI advocate for in 2007?
What major legislation did PASWI advocate for in 2007?
Which year marks the founding of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)?
Which year marks the founding of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)?
What was one of the key publications of SSWAP between 1983 and 2000?
What was one of the key publications of SSWAP between 1983 and 2000?
What did PASWI achieve on June 19, 1965?
What did PASWI achieve on June 19, 1965?
Which objective is specific to PASWI's mission?
Which objective is specific to PASWI's mission?
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Study Notes
Social Welfare
- Social welfare is an organized system to support individuals and groups in achieving satisfactory living standards, health, and relationships.
- Key definitions include:
- Friedlander: System of social services for individual and group well-being.
- Wickenden: Laws and programs ensuring basic social needs are met.
- Romanyshyn: Interventions promoting individual and societal welfare, focusing on problems and quality of life.
- Wilson: Collective concern for mutual welfare.
Conceptions of Social Welfare
- Residual formulations: Treats welfare as temporary aid during crises, withdrawn when the regular system is restored.
- Institutional formulations: Views welfare as a permanent function of society, akin to public services.
Categories of Social Welfare Programs
- Social Security: Compulsory measures for protection against unavoidable disruptions.
- Personal Social Services: Address personal crises and support individuals in need.
- Public Assistance: Direct aid provided by governmental agencies.
Goals of Social Welfare
- Humanitarian and Social Justice: Focused on aiding the most vulnerable, including the neglected and dependent.
Social Services
- Encompass various programs and services aimed at addressing societal needs.
Education Initiatives
- R.A. No. 10931: Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education, providing free tuition for underprivileged Filipinos.
- R.A. No. 11510: Institutionalizes the Alternative Learning System for inclusive education.
Women’s Rights
- Magna Carta of Women (R.A. No. 9710): Aimed at eliminating discrimination against women.
- RH Law (R.A. No. 10354): Mandates comprehensive reproductive health services.
- Expanded Maternity Leave Law (R.A. No. 11210): Extends maternity leave to 105 days.
Children’s Rights
- Advocacy by organizations like Child Rights Network to protect children's rights.
- Prohibition of Child Marriage Law (2021): Protects children from harmful practices.
- R.A. No. 11642: Facilitates administrative domestic adoption for neglected children.
Rights of the Elderly
- Anti-Age Discrimination Act (R.A. No. 10911): Ensures employment equality for older persons.
The Social Work Profession in the Philippines
- 1917: Formation of Associated Charities, marking the beginning of social work in the country.
- 1950: Establishment of Philippine School of Social Work (PSSW) for formal education.
- 1965: Social Work Law (R.A. No. 4373) established standardized social work educational standards.
- 1990: Formation of NASWEI aimed at meeting educational standards and advocating for social work policies.
Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)
- Founded to advocate for social work recognition and support standards in practice.
- Important legislative contributions include R.A. No. 4373 and support for the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers.
Role of NGOs
- NGOs play a crucial role in providing social services, especially to marginalized communities.
- Supported by the 1987 Constitution to enhance national welfare.
- Collaboration with local government for effective policy implementation in social services.
ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC)
- Created in 2010 to enhance social work practice and education across ASEAN countries.
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