Social work is a profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being | ] 'Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people |
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The COS emphasis on a scientific approach led to the use of investigation, registration, and supervision of applicants for charity | "Fostering Democratic Citizenship: Jane Addams" |
These innovations were later incorporated into the casework method of social work, the organization of Community Chests and Councils, and the operation of Social Service Exchanges | |
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