Social Work Heroes
Co-founded Chicago's Hull House in 1889, and is considered the "Mother of Social Work".
Who is Jane Addams?
This is the main goal of social work: improving people’s _______ __ ____and well-being.
What is quality of life?
The act of understanding and sharing a client’s feelings.
What is empathy?
Keeping client information private and secure.
What is confidentiality?
This state-level service investigates reports of child abuse or neglect.
What is Child Protective Services or CPS?
She established the foundation of social casework, focusing on both theoretical aspects and practical applications.
Who is Mary Richmond?
The level of social work that focuses on communities and large systems.
What is macro practice?
Focusing on a client’s strengths instead of weaknesses.
What is a strength-based approach?
Social work emphasizes the importance of respecting each person’s worth as an individual, also known as _______ and worth of a person.
What is dignity?
A government health insurance program serves low-income individuals.
What is Medicaid?
She established the Chicago Housing Project. Also used social justice and journalism skills to fight for racial and gender equality.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
This term refers to understanding a client’s background and identity.
What is cultural competence?
Connecting clients with services and resources
What is case management?
Providing equal access and support for all clients.
What is equity?
This program provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families.
What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP?
First woman to be appointed to a presidential cabinet. She also established a 40-hour work week, minimum wage, and banned child labor.
Who is Frances Perkins?
This occurs when a social worker has to send a client to another service.
What is a referral?
The SMART goal is an acronym for 5 different qualities.
What is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely?
Being honest and acting morally in your work.
What is integrity?
This federal program provides food, education, and healthcare referrals for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
What is WIC?
She expanded the field of Social Work beyond U.S. borders. An advocate for racial and economic justice. She also established the first Jewish childcare program in Rome for Holocaust survivors.
Who is Thyra J. Edwards?
This is when a social worker must report suspected abuse.
What is mandatory reporting?
Encouraging clients to explore and resolve mixed feelings about change.
What is motivational interviewing?
This principle allows clients to make their own choices and decisions.
What is self-determination?
This federal program provides financial assistance to retirees and disabled individuals.
What is Social Security?