RESPOND TO CLASSMATE 1:Explain how 1 or more aspects of the history of social work relate to the social work population with whom you want to work.In the reading, it states, “Social service agencies were unprepared to address the mounting needs of not only the indigent but also members of the working-class (Cox, L. E., Tice, C. J., & Long, D. D. (2019) pg. 30).” This was happening during the Great Depression and many people were struggling to make ends meet as it was an economic disaster. This reminds me a lot of the Covid pandemic as some people lost jobs or were unable to work due to being sick and quarantining. The government helped us out by sending us relief checks. The people that benefited the most from that were people with childcare assistance, or food assistance as they received more during the pandemic. I think it did help many families out as they were a
lready struggling before the pandemic let alone possibly losing a job or off work for longer periods to quarantine. That would ensure children and families to have the necessities on the table. During times like the ones mentioned, social workers are learning about different resources that are coming out to better help these families.• Explain how the mission of social work aligns with your goals for your social work career.The mission of social work aligns with my goals to become a social worker is to help people better their everyday lives. I want people to know their potential, to feel empowered, and to make their goals come true. I have always had the tendency to help people from an early age, and I want to continue to do that as a career. I have heard people say before that if you really love your job, it will not feel like you have one. That is my ultimate goal.