Social Work Principles and Responsibilities

The Public Welfare Board was formed in 1915, with the goal of coordinating welfare services provided by various charitable organizations. It served as a central point for managing and distributing resources.

The first government-run orphanage in the Philippines was established in 1917 in Makati.

The Associated Charities of Manila was founded in 1917, promoting the concept of a community chest, a centralized fund for charitable organizations. It later merged with the American Red Cross (ARC) between 1919 and 1921.

The Associated Charities of Manila became an independent agency in 1924. Its operations were funded with a mix of government funds and private contributions.

The Office of the Public Welfare Commissioner (OPWC) was established in 1921, replacing the Public Welfare Board. It was placed under the Department of Interior.

Josefa Jara Martinez introduced the scientific approach to social work in the Philippines in 1921. She studied social work in New York during that year.

The OPWC started requiring solicitations forms for anyone requesting donations in 1922. This helped protect the public from fraudulent individuals seeking contributions.

In 1933, the Philippine Legislative Act No. 3203 made it mandatory for all individuals and organizations soliciting donations for charitable or public welfare purposes to have official authorization.

The year in which the Association of the Philippines (SSWAP) was established, formally recognizing social work as a profession in the Philippines.

This act elevated Social Welfare Administration to a department, signifying a significant step towards professionalization.

The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) combined social services with development, focusing on improving the lives of marginalized communities.

This Presidential Decree transformed departments into ministries, maintaining the structure and purpose of the Social Services and Development.

A form of crisis intervention used with victims of disasters and traumatic events, gaining prominence in the aftermath of Mt. Pinatubo eruption.

Social workers should always act with honesty, openness, and transparency in their interactions with clients. They must avoid deception and threats. They should be transparent in all their professional dealings.

Social workers have a responsibility to stay informed and continually improve their professional skills. They should dedicate time and expertise to activities that promote ethical social work practices.

Social workers should actively share their knowledge and experience with colleagues and other professionals. This includes research findings and practical insights.

Social workers should be careful and thorough when addressing client problems, taking the time to understand the situation fully. They should treat all clients with equal respect and attention, regardless of their circumstances.

Social workers should work to prevent unqualified individuals from engaging in social work practice. They should support professional associations that uphold ethical standards and promote the well-being of the profession.

A practice approach in social work that emphasizes a holistic understanding of the client in their environment, encompassing multiple factors and perspectives.

Encourages social workers to move beyond specialized methods by focusing on the dynamic interplay between the person and their environment.

The practice of addressing social problems by considering the interaction between individuals and their environment, challenging the view of social issues as solely individual or solely societal.

A change process initiated by an individual or group to address a specific issue or enhance their wellbeing.

Promotes a collaborative approach to intervention involving the individual, their social network, and relevant systems, acknowledging interconnectedness and shared responsibility.

A process that focuses on helping individuals, communities, or larger social systems to address problems and improve their well-being.

A cognitive process that involves a series of steps to find solutions for a particular issue or difficulty.

The individual, family, group, organization or community that a social worker is working with to address their problems.

The force that drives the client system towards change, often through the social worker's interventions.

The force that resists the change process, making it harder for the client system to change.

The professional social worker who assists the client system in addressing their problems.

The issue, difficulty, or situation that the client system is seeking help to address.

The steps and interactions involved in the social worker's relationship with the client system, usually broken down into phases.

A process that involves gathering information, analyzing it, and interpreting it to understand a client's situation and needs. It's like putting together a puzzle to see the whole picture.

The problem that a client faces or is experiencing, usually stated as it is being perceived by the client or others.

It involves the collection of crucial information about the client's situation, including their history, support systems, and resources.

The way a problem is defined influences what data is collected and what solutions are considered appropriate.

The process that determines if the client and the worker will work together. It involves discussing the client's needs, the agency's services, and the expectation of both parties.

It involves the expectations and obligations of both the client and the worker, which are often clearly spelled out in the contract.

An agreement between the worker and client that outlines the specific problem they are going to address, the steps involved, and the goals they are aiming for.

It is based on the understanding gathered during the assessment and outlines the planned action to address the identified problem.