Knowledge and Philosophical Foundation of the Social Work Profession

These flashcards cover the historical evolution, key figures, legislation, and organizational foundations of social work practice from ancient times through modern Philippine history.

Hammurabi's Code (1750 B.C.)

A Babylonian legal code emphasizing early social justice and the protection of the weak from the strong.

Greek Philanthropy (500 B.C.)

Early historical practices derived from Greek ideals involving charitable acts and the promotion of human welfare.

Confucian Philosophy (300 B.C.)

A system of philosophical teachings from China emphasizing moral integrity and benevolence toward others.

A Common Chest (1520)

A concept introduced by Martin Luther whereby funds were collected in a chest to support the poor and provide social welfare within the community.

Juan Luis De Vives

A scholar associated with the concept of individualization, advocating for an individual approach to identifying the specific needs of the poor.

Elizabethan Poor Law (1601)

English legislation that formally organized relief by classifying the poor (impotent, able-bodied, and dependent children) and assigning local responsibility for their care.

Daughters of Charity (1633)

A Catholic organization of women dedicated to serving the poor and sick in their homes and hospitals.

Hamburg Experiment (1788)

A social relief system where the city was divided into districts and handled by volunteer overseers to address the needs of the poor.

Military Workhouse (1790)

An initiative by Benjamin Thompson aimed at eliminating begging by providing work and training for the poor within a structured setting.

Thomas Chalmers

A figure credited with the Principle of Investigation, emphasizing the need for personal knowledge of the applicant's situation before providing aid.

Edwin Chadwick

A social reformer known for investigating poor laws and promoting sanitary reforms to address the causes of poverty.

Charity Organization Society (COS)

An agency focused on coordinating the efforts of various charitable organizations to prevent duplication and ensure aid was given based on thorough investigation.

Bayanihan

A traditional Filipino concept of community unity and mutual assistance where neighbors help one another.

Damayan

A Filipino cultural value of mutual aid and sympathy, particularly in times of distress, illness, or death.

San Lazaro Hospital

A historic healthcare institution in the Philippines established during the Spanish period to care for patients with leprosy.

Hospicio de San Jose (1882)

The first child welfare institution in the Philippines, providing care for orphans and the elderly.

La Gota de Leche (1907)

An organization established to provide sterilized milk and nutritional support to underprivileged infants and children.

Philippine Anti-Tuberculosis Society (1910)

A society organized to combat the spread of tuberculosis through medical services and public health education.

Public Welfare Board (1915)

A government body created to coordinate and oversee all private and public social welfare efforts in the Philippines.

Associated Charities of Manila (1917)

The first agency in the Philippines to use casework and private charitable efforts to help needy families.

Welfareville (1926)

A cluster of social welfare institutions located in Mandaluyong designed to provide integrated care for various disadvantaged groups.

Dr. Josefa Jara Martinez

A pioneer in Philippine social work who was the first Filipino woman to receive professional social work training abroad.

PACSA

President's Action Committee on Social Amelioration, a post-war body established to address rural poverty and social unrest.

Social Welfare Administration (1951)

A government agency created to manage public assistance, child welfare, and rural social welfare services.

Republic Act No. 4373 of 1965

The law that professionalized social work in the Philippines by requiring registration and licensing for practitioners.

Republic Act No. 5416 of 1968

The Social Welfare Act that elevated the Social Welfare Administration into a Department-level agency.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

The primary government agency in the Philippines responsible for social protection and the promotion of the rights of the poor and vulnerable.

Ambisyon Natin 2040

The long-term vision for the Philippines to become a prosperous middle-class society where no one is poor.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

A conditional cash transfer program that provides financial assistance to poor households to improve their health, nutrition, and education.

Magna Carta of the Poor

A law aimed at uplifting the lives of the poor by ensuring their access to basic services like food, housing, health, and education.

Universal Health Care Act (R.A. No. 11223)

Legislation that provides for the mandatory health insurance of all Filipino citizens through the National Health Insurance Program.

Centenarian Act of 2016

A law that grants cash gifts and recognition to Filipino citizens who reach the age of 100.

Mandanas Ruling

A Supreme Court decision that expanded the basis for local government units' share of national taxes, impacting the funding of local social services.

PASWI

Philippine Association of Social Workers, Incorporated; the accredited professional organization for social workers in the Philippines.

NASWEI

National Association for Social Work Education, Incorporated; an organization focused on the advancement and standardization of social work education.