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Social Welfare Policies and Laws Overview

The document outlines various laws and policies related to social welfare, social work, and social services in the Philippines, including acts addressing HIV, anti-trafficking, child protection, and support for senior citizens. It discusses the roles of social workers, the objectives of social welfare policies, and the processes involved in policy formulation and project management. Additionally, it covers approaches to social welfare, guiding theories, and the significance of statistics in social work practice.

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Social Welfare Policies and Laws Overview

The document outlines various laws and policies related to social welfare, social work, and social services in the Philippines, including acts addressing HIV, anti-trafficking, child protection, and support for senior citizens. It discusses the roles of social workers, the objectives of social welfare policies, and the processes involved in policy formulation and project management. Additionally, it covers approaches to social welfare, guiding theories, and the significance of statistics in social work practice.

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LAWS social change, and development and

RA 11166/8504 - HIV social cohesion, and the


RA 9208 - ANTI-TRAFFICKING empowerment and liberation of the
RA 5416 - Department of Social Welfare people.
RA 7160 - Local Government Code
Social worker
RA 9344 - JJWA
- Are practitioners that possess the
RA 7610 - Special Protection of Children
skill to achieve the objectives as
Rights
defined and set by the social work
RA 7342 - Senior Citizen Law
profession through the use of the
RA 9994 - 20% Senior Citizen Law
basic method of casework,group
RA 11350 - Senior Citizen Amended
work and community organizing,.
RA 11916 - Senior Citizen increases social
Social Work Practice
pension
- Activities carried out by the social
RA 9262 - VAW-C
worker in varied institutional settings,
RA 8043 - Inter-Country Adoption Act
communication, and private practice.
RA 8552 - Domestic Adoption Act
Social Welfare
RA 9225 - Citizenship
- The organized system of social
RA 9803 - Food Donation Act
services and institutions, designed to
RA 8371 - Indigenous People
aid the individuals and groups attain
RA 11310 - 4P’s
satisfying standards of life of life and
P.D 603 - The child and youth welfare
health (Walter Friedlander)
RA 6972 - Barangay Level total
- Includes laws, programs, benefits,
Development and Protection for children
and services which assure or
RA 7658 - Child Labor
strengthen provisions for meeting
RA 7877 - Sexual Harassment
social needs recognized as basic to
RA 8353 - Anti-Rape Law
the well-being (Elizabeth
RA 7277 - Magna Carta for Disabled
Wickenden)
Person
Social Services
E.O 209 - Family Code of the Philippines
- Refers to programs, services and
RA 11210 - Maternity Leave
other activities provided under
RA 8972 - Solo Parents Act
various auspices to concretely
RA 8344 - Hospital (Asking for deposit)
answer the needs and problems of
RA 8042 - Migrant workers
the members of the society.
RA 7655 - Minimum Wage
Social Agency
RA 4373 - Social Work Law (An act
- Major provision for helping people
regulates the practice of social work and the
with their problems. It is an integral
operation of social work agencies)
part of a community’s
institutionalized network of service of
SOCIAL
its members.
WELFARE,PROGRAMS,POLICIES AND
Social Work Administration
SERVICES
- concerned with the provision
Administration
Social Work
- system of coordinated and
- Is a practice based profession and
collaborative effort
academic discipline that promotes
Social Administration - a chosen alternative to a social problem to
- health ,education be implemented by a public or private
welfare agency
2 Conceptions of Social Welfare - areas which contribute to the physical,
a. Residual - temporary (short term) social, emotional and intellectual well-being
b. Institutional - legitimate functions of of the community and society
society.
- Objectives of Social welfare Policy -
3 Categories of Social Welfare 1. Reduce Poverty
a. Social Security 2. Maximize Welfare
(safety net) 3. Pursue Equality
b. Personal Social Services
(Counseling) POLICY FORMULATION
c. Public Assistance - the development of effective and
(Material Aid) acceptable courses of action for addressing
what has been placed on the policy agenda.
Policy
- Set of program procedures Model in Policy Development
(Baumheier & Schorr) S1 - Problem Definition
- Includes all public activities S2 - Proposal Dev’t
(Zimmerman) considers resource S3 - Decision Phase
distribution and its effect on S4 - Planning & Program Design
“people's” social well-being S4 - Programming & Evaluation
(Dear,1995)
Public Policy Process/Phases
- Principled guide to take action taken 1. Problem Identification (Identify
by the administrative executive need,problem & Problem Definition)
branch of the state. 2. Problem Analysis
- With regard to a class of issues, in a 3. Informing the Public
manner consistent with law and - Committee Meetings
institutional customs - Consultation w/ experts
- is commonly embodied - Public Hearing
“constitutions, legislative acts, and - Publicity
judicial decisions” - Consultation w/ Govt
Social Policy Agencies/Concerned Groups
- Study of social services and the 4. Developing Policy Goals
welfare state (looks at the idea of 5. Building Support & Legitimacy
social welfare and its relationship to - Committee approval
politics and society) - 1st Reading
- Set of laws and administrative rules - 2nd Reading
- Defines the purposes of public social - 3rd Reading (Plenary Approval)
welfare - Executive Approval
Social Welfare Policy 6. Program Design
7. Implementation
8. Evaluation & Assessment - areas which contribute to the physical,
social, emotional and intellectual well-being
Categories of Policy of the community and society

1. Policy Demand SOCIAL WELFARE


- individuals, groups, or organizations made
upon the state to act on certain problems -it includes those laws,programs, benefits
poor perceived concerns which affect the and services which assure or strengthen
general public or certain sectors. provisions for meeting social needs
2. Policy Decision recognized as basic to the well-being of the
-decisions made that give direction to policy population and the better functioning of the
actions. This includes enactment of social order.
statutes,issuance of executive orders or -Encompasses the well-being of the
board resolutions,etc. members of human society - physically,
3. Policy Statement mentally, emotionally,socially, economically
-formal expressions of policies. Includes and spiritually.
executive orders,ordinances,board
resolutions,decrees,implementing Concepts of Social Welfare Policy
guidelines and the like.
4. Policy Output 1. Need Based Approach
-the tangible manifestations of policies. - need (a condition or situation in which
They are expressed in terms of programs something necessary or desirable is
and projects that respond to certain required or wanted)
problems or issues. - Social Welfare is a response to a social
5. Policy Outcome need or problem provided through the
-the effects and the impact of the policies on different societal instituti
people. +ons such as family,church,state
- evolved from dole out to developmental,
Classification of Policies welfare to citizens’s right and individual to
societal
1. Developmental Policies
- which directly affect the quality of life of the SOCIAL WELFARE RESPONSE TO NBA
people in a given society - DSWD - it is the social welfare arm of the
- includes material and agricultural policies, government, mandated to provide social
import and export policies protection and promote the rights and
welfare of Filipino citizens who are in dire
2. Social Reform Policies need or who are disadvantaged.
- which aim at the improvement of socially,
economically, and politically disadvantaged Program - coordinated group of activities
minorities who are generally in a lower maintained over a period of time,aimed at
status by eradicating social, economic, and producing a specific type or types of
political handicaps. service.

3. Social Welfare Policies


Service - consist of specific organized 6. Accountability and Rule of Law
activities performed to, for or on behalf of
the client. (e.g) counseling Approaches to Social Welfare
Basic Needs —-- Problem —-- Social
Welfare Response —-- Social Welfare 1. Safety Net Approach
Policy —---- Programs and Services - prepared to catch those who fail to meet
minimum basic needs
2. Rights Based Approach - Public welfare provisions should be the
- human rights are those rights which are last resort and will only be used when all the
essential to live as human beings - resources of the family and other relatives
inalienable and universal (Unicef) have been exhausted.
- Every Filipino is endowed with rights 2. Community Approach
guaranteed by our Constitution 9The Basic - power and decision making in social
Law of the Land). Sec.9 (Promotes just) ,11 services should be provided by the local
(values dignity of very human person),12 communities.
(recognizes the sanctity of the family life) - this aims to make social services
- accessible to the people
- Right is the entitlement on something, or a 3. Welfare State Approach
justified claim - the state has an obligation to provide a
comprehensive social services to respond
Duty Bearer - UN,NGO,GO, MEDIA, GOVT to the problems of poverty, crisis situation,
(accountability) old age, disability
Claim Holders - People (participation)
—claim rights from duty bearers, fulfills Guiding Theories
responsibility towards claim holders—- 1. Rationalism
- based on facts and reasons, using
UN Declaration of Human Rights judgement in weighing alternatives, given
1. Universality and Inalienability the benefits derived and costs involved.
- Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of 2. Incrementalism
Human Rights “All human beings are born - a continuation of past activities with only
free and equal in dignity and rights” incremental modification
2. Indivisibility - policy makers generally accept the
- Whether they relate to civil, cultural, legitimacy of established programs and
economic, political or social issues, human tacitly agree to continue previous policies.
rights are inherent to the dignity of every 3. Systems Theory
human person. (all have equal status and - in the development of a social welfare
cannot be positioned in a hierarchical order) policy, you need to diagnose and look at the
3. Interdependence and Interrelatedness needs and problems of the disadvantaged
- the right of everyone to an adequate sector of our society.
standard of living cannot be compromised
such as the right to health & education. DIFFERENT PROGRAMS OF SOCIAL
4. Equality and Non-Discrimination WELFARE
- All individuals are equal as human beings.
5. Participation and Inclusion 4PS - RA 11310
established goal, time, budget and
KALAHI CIDS (Kapit Bisig Laban sa scope.
Kahirapan Comprehensive Intensive - Process of leading a team
Delivery Social Services)
- Community driven approach (CDD) Terms and Concepts of Project
- an alleviation programs Management
Listahanan
- Information system for identifying a. Planning - a process to determine
who and where the poor households realistic response to a problem
are. optimum use of resources to obtain
SLP (Sustainable Livelihood Program) maximum result
b. Sustainability - Potential for
continuation of a project benefits
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT even after the termination of the
Project- A project is a sequence of steps, project
activities, and tasks with a beginning and an - Capacity of a target group to
end that are bounded by time, resources, continue to practice and
and desired results. apply
c. Goal - Ultimate aim of the project
Elements of Project - Reflects an improvement in
1. Activities - set of activities in logical human conditions
or in order d. Objective/Purpose
2. Resources - this can be human, - Desired effect of the project
financial or logistics e. Output - deliverables of the project
3. Timeline - - Result for the project
4. Output - result of activities done f. Activities - Group of actions that
5. Purpose - reason for undertaking the must be completed
project g. Input - resources needed to
implement activities
Program
- A collection of projects with a larger LOG Frame
development purpose than an - The project objectives are clearly
individual project presented from the simplest or
Project lowest to the more complex or
- An organization of people and higher (hierarchical).
resources over time. - Activities + Resources = Results
Portfolio
- Collection of projects and programs. Vertical Matrix
- Identifies what the project intends
Project Management to do, clarifies the relationships
- Process of combining systems, between project means and ends
techniques, and knowledge to
complete a project within an Appreciative Inquiry
- is an approach in organizational - The art and science that deals with
development that puts a premium on collection, organization, creative
strengths and potentials over presentation, analysis and
negative problem identification. interpretation
- 5 D (Define Discover Dream Design Descriptive Statistics
Destiny) - Concerned with collecting,
Force Field Analysis simplifying, and giving properties to
- is a tool used to identify and assess data
the various forces influencing the - Summarize and organize in the data
desired change. set.
Inferential Statistics
Project Management Approaches - Concerned with making judgements
1. GDM (Goal Directed Management) about a population based on the
2. Result-Based Management properties of some samples.
3. Traditional Project Management Constant
- Clear direction - Cannot be changed or it is fixed
- High level of control value
- Single point of accountability Qualitative Variables
- Clear documentation - E.g (beauty, marital status,
Resource - refers to funds, human social status)
resources, goods, and services Quantitative Variables
Resource Partners - partnership and - E.g (salary, wages, temperatures,
strategic alliance prices, heights and weights)
Hypothesis - when you predict the
Project Team relationship between and among variables.
Project Success
Project Failure
Levels of Measurement

Nominal - can be categorized; w/o any


order (names, phone numbers)
SOCIAL WORK STATISTICS Ordinal - variables with inherent rank
(educational attainment, quality of service)
Social work statistics Interval - zero point (calendar,
- is the application of statistical temperatures)
methods and techniques to gather, Ratio - non-arbitrary zero point (age,
analyze, and interpret data relevant weight)
to social work practice, research,
and policy.
- It helps social workers make Measures of Central Tendency
informed decisions, evaluate
programs, and understand client Mean - finding the average
populations and societal trends. Median - middle
Statistics Mode - most frequent
- Connectionism
Range - from highest to lowest 1. Law of Effect
Variance - the averaged square difference - Responses
of the scores from the mean. - reward
Standard Deviation - average amount of 2. Law of Readiness
variability in your data set 3. Law of Exercise
Adult Learning Theory/Andragogy
Hypothesis Testing - to draw conclusions (Malcolm Knowles)
about a population on the basis of the data
from a sample 1. Self-Concept
Significant - REAL!! 2. Adult Learner Experience
3. Readiness to learn
Slovins Formula - n= N/(+Ne2) 4. Orientation to Learning
Standard Deviation - 5. Motivation to Learn
Pedagogy - child
Anova Test - means of two variance
Regression Analysis - analysis of variance
Chi-square Test - observed and expected SWA
T-Test - if the difference is statistically Administration- is a process of definition
significant and attaining the objectives of the
Pearson's Correlation coefficient - organization through a system of
correlation analysis coordinated and cooperative effort.
P-Value - reject the null hypothesis SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION - focuses on
the policies, planning, and administration of
BLOOM’s TAXONOMY goods and services in relation to the policies
social and economic institutions
SOCIAL WORK ADMINISTRATION - A
method of social work concerned with the
provision and distribution of social
resources
SOCIAL WELFARE ADMINISTRATION-
refers to the administrative processes in a
social welfare agency, the formulation of its
policies and plans and their implementation
into programs and services for specific
groups.
SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCY - its the
structure framework within the
AMBISYON NATIN 2040 administrative tasks are carried out.
- A vision or a picture for the future. - an administrative bureaucracy which has
- Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag goals and internal structures
na Buhay - a social system that adaptively responds
to external and internal pressures
Edward Thorndike’s Law
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - the rise in the
levels of living. A more equitable distribution
of income and wealth,a better system of
socio-economic stratification and greater Social Work Research Key Takeaways
social mobility.
● seeks to provide the practical
knowledge that social workers need
to solve the problems they confront.
● accomplish the same humanistic
3 Types of Social Welfare Agency goal as social work practice
Government - supported by taxes ● Social work research is
Private - supported by privated compassionate problem-solving and
contributions promotes social welfare.
Quasi GovernmenTAL Organization - ● scientific inquiry
gets a subsidy from government ● replication of the studies
5
System Model Major Type of Research
1. Qualitative Research (tap deeper)
Input > Throughput > Output 2. Quantitative Research (measurement)
Staff Mgt Program Services
Budget Definition of Terms:
1. Conceptualization
Administrative Functions - conducting a rrl is necessary to help
1. Policy Formulation you in conceptualized research
2. Planning and Programming
3. Organizing Inductive Method - from general to
4. Staffing specific
5. Directing Deductive Method - begins with theory, the
6. Controlling drives to hypothesis
7. Supervising
8. Coordinating
9. Communicating HISTORY of SOCIAL WELFARE
10. Budgeting and Financing
11. Recording and Reporting
12. Public Relations Daughters of Charity
- Forerunners of Social Work
Policy Formulation - Founded by Fr. Vincent De Paul
1. Identification of the problem/issue during 17th century
-
Elizabeth Poor Law

Toynbee Hall (Arnord Toynbee)


- Established in London
- 1st settlement housing in London F. Group Supervision – varied members
Neighborhood Guild in NY within the agency structure
- In 1887, 1st settlement House in US
Hull House
- In 1889, Jane Addams and Ellen
Gates in Chicago
Pres. T. Roosevelt
- In 1909, invited workers of child
welfare agencies to the white house
- Federal relief Emergency Act

Important Key Points:


1. An organization
2. Slyvia Montes
3. Henri Fayol
4. Freidler
5. Chester Bernard
6. Human Relations Theory
7. Contigency Theroy
8. Administrative Theory ‘
9. 14 Concepts/Principles
10. Supervison
11. Management

3 Branches of Government
[Link] Branch - administer the law
2. Legislative – who executes the law
3. Judiciary – interprets the law, is it legal or
constitutional

Types of Supervision
[Link] Model – supervisor -supervisee
B. Group Supervison – supervisor and a
group supervisee
[Link] Consultation – designated
consultant and worker schedules contacts
D. Peer Consultation – all members are
equal
E. Tandem Supervision – 2 members of
the peer groups decides to functions apart
from the group

Common questions

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Social work statistics plays a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness of social welfare programs by providing the data-driven insights needed for informed decision-making and policy formulation . It enables the collection and analysis of data related to demographics, resource allocation, and program outcomes, facilitating evidence-based adjustments and improvements. By identifying trends and patterns, social work statistics help in predicting future needs and evaluating the impact of current initiatives, thus ensuring resources are used efficiently and interventions are strategically targeted for maximum societal benefit .

Social Work Administration guides the effective provision and distribution of social resources by implementing systems that coordinate organizational efforts, optimize resource allocation, and ensure service delivery aligns with social welfare objectives . It involves policy formulation, strategic planning, and the supervision of social programs to address the needs of diverse populations efficiently. By establishing clear protocols and integrating feedback mechanisms, Social Work Administration ensures adaptability, accountability, and continuous improvement in service delivery, thereby enabling social agencies to fulfill their mandates effectively and address community needs comprehensively .

Laws like RA 9262, concerning Violence Against Women and their Children (VAW-C), significantly impact social welfare policy by mandating protective services and institutional support for victims, leading to the development of targeted programs aimed at prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation . Such legislation obligates the state to provide resources, form specialized agencies, and create public awareness campaigns, thereby broadening the scope and reach of social welfare services. This focus on gender-specific legislation helps to address systemic inequality and provide specialized support mechanisms for vulnerable populations, ultimately aiming to break cycles of abuse and promote long-term societal change .

The core objectives of Social Welfare Policies include reducing poverty, maximizing welfare, and pursuing equality . These objectives contribute to societal development by attempting to ensure a baseline of well-being and equal opportunities for all individuals, which helps in creating a more stable, cohesive social fabric. By prioritizing these objectives, social welfare policies aim to address systemic issues, provide safety nets for the vulnerable, and facilitate upward social mobility, ultimately promoting an equitable distribution of resources and social justice .

The Local Government Code (RA 7160) plays a critical role in decentralizing the administration of social welfare services by empowering local government units to manage their own programs and services . This decentralization is intended to make social services more accessible and responsive to local needs, allowing for tailored solutions that address specific community issues. By delegating authority and resources to the local level, the Code fosters community participation in policy-making and ensures that service delivery is adapted to the cultural and social context of each area, potentially leading to more effective and efficient services .

The Rights-Based Approach is grounded in the concept of human rights, which are inalienable and universal, and emphasizes the entitlement of individuals to certain rights guaranteed by constitutions and enforced by duty bearers like the government and NGOs . This approach implies that social welfare policies are framed around ensuring these rights are met, focusing on accountability and participation. In contrast, the Needs-Based Approach arises from the identification of specific societal needs or problems, with social welfare acting as a response through various institutions such as the state or family . It has evolved from a charity-based system to one of development, welfare to citizens' rights . While the Rights-Based Approach centers on legal entitlements, the Needs-Based Approach is more pragmatic and flexible, addressing immediate societal needs through policy.

The 4Ps program under RA 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, is significant in addressing poverty by providing conditional cash transfers to low-income families, thereby improving their immediate living conditions while encouraging investments in health and education . By linking financial assistance to requirements such as regular health check-ups and school attendance, it aims to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty and promote long-term improvements in child development and education outcomes. The program also acts as a safety net for the most vulnerable, helping to stabilize income and improve access to essential services .

Project Management approaches enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of social welfare programs by providing a structured framework to organize resources, plan activities, and manage timelines effectively . Techniques like Goal-Directed Management (GDM) and Result-Based Management ensure that projects align with larger objectives and measure success based on outcomes . Traditional Project Management provides clear documentation and accountability, allowing for effective control and evaluation. By setting clear goals, defining objectives, and meticulously planning projects, social welfare programs can optimize resource use, reduce redundancies, and ensure that they achieve their intended impact .

A Community Approach to social welfare service delivery offers several benefits, such as increased local engagement, culturally relevant solutions, and improved responsiveness to specific community needs . By empowering communities to have a say in service provision, programs can be more accurately tailored to local contexts, enhancing effectiveness and acceptance. However, challenges include ensuring adequate resources and capacity at the community level, potential conflicts over decision-making, and the need for effective governance structures to prevent mismanagement and ensure accountability . Balancing local autonomy with overarching policy goals remains a key challenge in this approach .

Incrementalism influences social welfare policy by promoting the continuation of existing programs with minor modifications, reflecting gradual changes rather than sweeping reforms . This can be advantageous as it builds on established structures and practices, reducing the risk associated with implementing drastic policy shifts. However, it can also be limiting as it may prevent necessary transformative changes and innovation required to address emergent and deep-rooted social issues effectively, potentially leading to outdated or inadequate responses to current needs .

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