Social work emerged as a profession out of the early efforts of churches and philanthropic groups to relieve the effects of poverty, to bring the comforts of religion to the poor, to promote temperance and encourage thrift, to care for children, the sick, and the aged, and to correct the delinquent.
Social Work: The Basics by 
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Dictionary of Social Work: The Definitive A to Z of Social Work and Social Care by This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window
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