casework

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Casework, also known as social casework, is a method used in social work. It involves the direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of individual cases, which can include people or families. A caseworker is a professional who investigates, diagnoses, and assists with these individual cases, often within social welfare agencies. This approach focuses on understanding and addressing the unique circumstances of each person or family seeking help.12

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Modern evolution
The origins of modern social casework can be traced to the appointment of the first medical almoners in Britain in the 1880s, a practice quickly adopted in North American and most western European countries. The almoners originally performed three main functions: ascertaining the financial eligibility and resources of patients faced…
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The origins of modern social casework can be traced to the appointment of the first medical almoners in Britain in the 1880s, a practice quickly adopted in North American and most western European countries. The almoners originally performed three main functions: ascertaining the financial eligibility and resources of patients faced…
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