AREAS OF WORK OF A SOCIAL WORKER IN THE PREVENTION OF SOCIAL ORPHANHOOD

Abstract

The article examines the activity of a social worker in the prevention of social orphanhood. The purpose of the article is to reveal the areas of work of a social worker in the prevention of social orphanhood. Research methods are analysis, systematization, generalization, synthesis. The scientific novelty is that the article highlights the directions of work of a social worker for the prevention of social orphanhood: counseling families in difficult life circumstances to solve problems that can lead to social insecurity of children and providing assistance, support and social adaptation; social support for families in solving various problems that arise in everyday life; early intervention to prevent social insecurity of children and families; work with children who are in difficult life situations; creation and development of family-oriented programs and projects aimed at supporting families and children in difficult life situations (social support programs, parenting skills training, counseling and psychological support for children and parents, etc.); development of cooperation between institutions and organizations working with children and families. We believe that the use of these directions by a social worker will contribute to increasing the effectiveness of prevention of social orphanhood and improving the quality of life of children and their families. The results of the study made it possible to establish that the prevention of social orphanhood is a complex and multifaceted problem that requires a complex approach and joint efforts on the part of various structures and civil society as a whole. Social work in this process plays a key role, providing adequate protection and support for children and their families, contributing to the development and formation of a healthy and harmonious personality in the future, preventing social insecurity, with the aim of improving the quality of their lives.