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Social Work — Social Welfare Policies & Programs

Social Worker board reviewer: Philippine welfare policies and programs.

Reviewer for Social Welfare Policies, Programs and Services for the Social Worker Licensure Examination.

1

Social Welfare in the Philippines

The DSWD is the lead agency for social welfare. Programs target the poor, children, women, PWDs, and the elderly.

2

Key Programs

ProgramBeneficiary
4Ps (Pantawid Pamilya)Poor families (conditional cash)
Supplemental feedingChildren
Sustainable LivelihoodPoor households
💡 Exam Hack

4Ps is a conditional cash transfer — benefits require keeping children in school and in health check-ups.

3

Policy Foundations

Social welfare is grounded in the Constitution’s social justice provisions and various social legislation.

4

Residual vs Institutional

⚠️ Common Mistake

Residual welfare is a safety net used only when family/market fail; institutional welfare treats welfare as a normal, ongoing function of society.

📌 Quick Recap — Master These

Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:

  • Social Welfare in the Philippines
  • Key Programs
  • Policy Foundations
  • Residual vs Institutional

Re-read any section above where you hesitate, then explain it aloud in your own words — if you can teach it simply, you understand it. Focus your final review on the tables, formulas, and the common-mistake warnings, since those are where most points are won or lost.