Introduction to Family and Child Welfare

What is a key aspect of social work practice ?

• Encouraging family conflicts

• Promoting individualism within families

• Providing financial aid to families

• Recognizing and leveraging the strengths of families

Which of the following is NOT a type of family structure mentioned in the lecture?

• Solo family

• Single-parent family

• Nuclear family

• Extended family

What is crucial for maintaining healthy family relationships?

• Financial stability

• Individualism

• Effective communication

• Strict rules and regulations

What do families provide to their members according to the text?

• Emotional support, socialization, and financial security

• Strict discipline and punishment

• Material possessions

• Isolation from society

What is a common social work practice mentioned in the text?

• Providing counseling and therapy services to families

• Ignoring family issues

• Isolating families from society

• Promoting family conflicts

What do social workers advocate for in child welfare cases according to the text?

• Violating confidentiality

• Neglecting cultural differences

• Inclusive policies and practices

• Exclusion of children with disabilities

What is a common source of tension within families?

• Financial issues

• Strict routines

• Personal space

• Communication barriers

What are the most important aspects of a family that ensure that they can go thought the challenging times?

• Resilience and coping mechanisms

• Isolation from society

• Dependency on external support

• Avoidance of conflicts

What do social workers do to tailor interventions to specific family needs?

• Promote conflicts within families

• Enforce strict rules

• Ignore family dynamics

• Conduct family assessments

What do social workers engage in to advocate for policies that benefit families?

• Promoting conflicts within families

• Isolation from society

• Neglecting family issues

• Policy advocacy