Social welfare is a system of laws, programmes, benefits and services which strengthen or assure provisions for meeting social needs recognised as basic for the welfare of the population and for the functioning of the social order. While social work is a professional service, based on scientific knowledge and skill in human relations, which helps individuals, groups, or communities obtain social or personal satisfaction and independence. The term ‘social welfare’ has a broader meaning than professional social work. Some vital issues on social welfare and social work are given competent treatment in this book. The facts, concepts and theories discussed herein will be of utmost use to all the concerned.
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