Needs of Various Types of Clientele and Audiences of Social Work

Social work with individuals

Many social workers are exposed to dealing with individuals in public or private institutions or private practice. Social workers help individuals on a one-to-one basis to resolve personal and social problems.  

Social work with families

The family is regarded as the most basic unit in Philippine society. Families are usually close-knit; thus, the entire family. Family problems may be referred to social services through family counseling or family therapy.

Social work with groups

Social workers provide help to groups through various types of settings

Social work with organizations

In an organization, people work together to accomplish tasks and achieve goals that cannot be achieved by an individual. According to Netting, Kettner, and McMurtry (as cited in Zastrow, 1996), Organizations are important for social work practice. Furthermore, they explained that social workers are defined through the roles they play, the interactions they initiate, and their control of the organizations that provide help.  

Social work with the community

Some social workers find doing community practice less appealing so they would rather deal directly with individuals.