Social work, social development and community welfare centers in international perspective

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The international community views locally-based community welfare centers as powerful institutions for the overall development of the neighbourhood and its people. Community centers link various members of the locales, stakeholders and the government to effectively deliver basic services to the needy and the disadvantaged. Social workers also head community center movements for the development of the social, economic and political condition of mankind.

Services, Social workers, Community centers, Community welfare councils

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Financial support for informal care in Britain, Finland and Michigan: a comparison of system functions

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Carer's finance has become an important issue in England, Finland and the US. With the increasing commercialization of modern life styles, it has become essential to support the dependent groups in society. Informal care in England receives government allowances. Finland reserves a part of its funds for the old and children groups in the country. The U.S. government in Michigan also uses the federal Medicaid system to help caregivers.

United Kingdom, Finance, Caregivers, Michigan

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A global perspective on social security programs for the unemployed

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This article provides and evaluation of social security provisions for the unemployed in 80 countries. The author argues that most countries involved provide minimal government subsidies, with most of the funding provided by employees and employer contributions, and maintains Australia and Finland have the best unemployment programs.

World, Australia, International aspects, Social security, Unemployment insurance

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