SW 160 Chapter 4: Poverty and Public Welfare Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions, types of public welfare, and social work roles from the Introduction to Social Work lecture on Poverty and Public Welfare.

Absolute Poverty

Falling below a minimum level needed for essentials such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Relative Poverty

Having far fewer resources than others in the same society, limiting participation in everyday life.

Social Insurance

Protection linked to covered work or contributions, such as Social Security and unemployment insurance.

Public Assistance

Support based on financial need and other eligibility rules, such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, and housing assistance.

Resource Broker

A social work role focused on identifying available services, explaining options, and assisting with referrals or application steps.

Case Manager

A social work role focused on coordinating services, reducing gaps or duplication, and following up on whether support is working.

Educator (Social Work Role)

A social work role focused on explaining services, processes, and options so people can make informed decisions.

Advocate (Social Work Role)

A social work role focused on helping people raise concerns, request fair treatment, and address barriers to services.

Supportive Helping

A practice approach for supporting people who feel discouraged by building trust, strengthening hope, and exploring barriers.

Clinical Social Work

A specialized area of social work practice that requires a master's degree, supervised clinical experience, and licensure.