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The history of social casework is closely tied to the advent of social work as a general professional discipline. In the late nineteenth century, the formation of the Charity Organization Society , and the Settlement movement represented the beginning of efforts towards alleviating industrial poverty. [ 2 ]
Mary Ellen Richmond (1861–1928) was an American social work pioneer. She is regarded as the mother of professional social work along with Jane Addams.She founded social case work, the first method of social work and was herself a Caseworker.
Before the rise of modern states, the Christian church provided social services in (for example) the Mediterranean world. When the Roman Emperor Constantine I endorsed Christianity in the 4th century, the newly legitimised church set up or expanded burial societies, poorhouses, homes for the aged, shelter for the homeless, hospitals, and orphanages in the Roman Empire.
Image credits: historycoolkids The History Cool Kids Instagram account has amassed an impressive 1.5 million followers since its creation in 2016. But the page’s success will come as no surprise ...
Peter Maurin (French:; May 9, 1877 – May 15, 1949) was a French Catholic social activist, theologian, and De La Salle Brother who founded the Catholic Worker Movement in 1933 with Dorothy Day.
When Brenda Flanagan arrived at JFK Airport in 1967 from her home on the island of Trinidad, the 19-year-old had $10 in her pocket, a phone number for an American social worker and a closely ...
Labor actions have long been a part of U.S. history, continuing to this day with strikes by the UAW and Hollywood actors and writers. American History: 28 Worker Strikes That Were Incredibly Memorable
To be a hospital Case Manager requires experience in the hospital setting, typically as a nurse or a social worker. Additional skills specific to case management are learned in the role. Advanced certification is available to Hospital Case Managers through the Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Certification, offered by ACMA.