THE SOCIAL WORKER’S IMPORTANCE IN FOSTER CARE CASES
THE SOCIAL WORKER’S IMPORTANCE IN FOSTER CARE CASES

Summary/Abstract: The paper addresses the topic of family placement, this field being a very complex one, full of benefits, difficulties and of course problems. Social work in the field of foster care emerged as a response to the multitude of social problems that target abandoned children or children coming from dysfunctional families, who cannot live with their biological family, thus living with a “substitute" family. The qualitative research aims to identify the indicators that contribute to the success of a foster care case, the importance of the work of the social worker and the multidisciplinary team and the problems they face. In conclusion, foster care, although it has many shortcomings and problems of an organizational nature, is a second chance for less fortunate children to have a family and a life as close to normality as possible. The social worker plays a crucial role in the foster care process, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment for the child and facilitate a smooth and beneficial transition into his new family environment.

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