Social Work for Children in Canada

Running head: SOCIAL WORK FOR CHILDREN IN CANADA
Social Work for Children in Canada
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1SOCIAL WORK FOR CHILDREN IN CANADA
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Issues faced by child population................................................................................................2
Historical issues.....................................................................................................................2
Longer term history of social work........................................................................................3
Need of historical reference of social work...........................................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................5
References..................................................................................................................................6

2SOCIAL WORK FOR CHILDREN IN CANADA
Introduction
History of social work in Canada not only elaborates transition of social policies and
welfare procedures but also the execution of professional social work and details of their
authorities. The issue which has been identified mostly within such systems is in spite of a
well-developed plan, execution has become difficult due to lack of cooperation in societal
level. In case the history of development is being discussed, emergence of several themes can
be identified in this due course. It states commitment of social workers in dual levels such as
they have to improve political, social and economic change through social work in order to
minimize issues and sufferings. As it is universally acknowledged that social problems
regarding child population are increasing in terms of its complex nature and quantity; hence,
nation is in need of more social workers within Canadian province (Ives, Sussman & Denov,
2015). The following report intends to discuss social issues faced by Canadian child
population and policies implied for their wellbeing.
Issues faced by child population
Historical issues
In Canadian provinces, according to (Casw-acts.ca, 2019), children welfare in fields
of education, health have always been responsibility of local NGOs and social development
department of Government. Although, legal jurisdiction system is active against child care
yet it is not as unified as it should be. Public criticism and faulty management describes the
deterioration of system. In order to response against the social and economic issues of
society, social work has started to address the problems since the beginning of 19th century.
There is a tradition which have been controlling the scenario of child care. Traditional
thought of considering children as their property is being perceived as child protection; in
reality which is not.