Social work Exam #1

List two of the underlying assumptions of social work - Answer- 1) Problem solving function 2) Professional skills is necessary Describe the "Best Practices" approach - Answer- - Collaboration - we must all work together- psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, in- home workers, schools, CYS - we must openly communicate and share information when possible Define the acronym NASW - Answer- national association of social workers List two purposes of NASW - Answer- - identifies core values on which social work mission based - summarizes broad ethical principles and sets a specific ethical standard List the three types of US Initial SW Outreach - Answer- 1) Outdoor relief- assistance to poor in their own home, boarding out used for dependent children and adults 2) Indoor relief- Almshouse initially developed for the poor and indigent 3) Farming out- Public auctions where orphans or disabled people were passed out to those willing to care and support them at the lowest cost to the community List two of the provisions under the Social Security Act - Answer- 1) developed national old- age insurance system to be supported through taxes on payroll, expense shared by employers and employees 2) Developed federal- state unemployment insurance system, financed by federal tax on payroll (taxes collected= the fed govt. give it to the places that care for the people... Welfare Benefits) List three of the sixteen distinguishing characteristics of social work (Book) - Answer- 1) social workers provide services and therapy for individuals and families 2) Social work stresses the total person in the total environment 3) the relationship is the key in the social work process What are two of the four categories of International Social Work - Answer- 1) health care 2) public social services