This course will study social service organizations, their history, philosophy, and methods of operation. Emphasis will be placed on the various federal, state, and local organizations such as; Food Stamps, Children and Family Services, Public Aid, and Contact Ministries. The skills needed by these agencies to deliver services will also be examined.
Course Objectives:
Introduce the student to the historical development of social services in the world. Emphasis will be placed on the England and the Industrial Revolution, The Depression, The Social Security Act of 1935, The 1960's Social Movement, and Recent legislation on Social Service Reform Students will learn the various social motivations for assisting the needy, and the methods used in doing so.
Course Outline:
A. Industrial Revolution
1. Social Welfare
2. Statue of Laborers
3. Poor-Laws
4. New Deal
B. Functions of Social Work
1. Planning
2. Developing
3. Administration
C. Poverty
D. Mental Health
1. Social Work
2. Programs
3. Treatment
E. Family descriptions and Problems
F. Dependency Education and Treatment
G. Public Housing
H. Child Welfare
1. AFDC
2. Adoption
3. Guardianship
I. Social Insurance
1. Social Security
2. Medicare
3. Unemployment
4. Workers Compensation
J. Racism
K. Sexism
L. Overpopulation
M. Social Work
1. With Individuals
2. With Families
3. With Groups
4. With Organizations
5. With Communities
Student Outcome Statements: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
A. Define the historical development of social services in the world
B. Compare and contrast the various social service agencies in the US and Illinois
C. Evaluate effectiveness of current philosophy towards the social service clients
D. Create their own social service delivery system.