A prática profissional do assistente social em contexto de lar de Infância e juventude

Abstract

This work is placed in the context of the completion of the Master of Science in Social Work. The theme focuses on the study of the role of the social worker, as well as their professional practice in the context of Home for Children and Youth. Thus, in the first part of this paper presents the theoretical elements considered relevant to the debate on this subject, the result of a literature search and, in a second part is presented throughout the study. The sample consists of five service technicians who perform in social homes for children and youth in the municipality of Braga. The instrument used for data collection was built specifically for this study, an interview guide used with each participant, in a visit to the institution. Therefore, preference was given to the qualitative methodology for collecting and analyzing data, and the results in what refers to the importance of which is recognized by these professionals in their work with children and youth institutionalized. This work aims to make a contribution to the debate and scientific research on this topic that integrates, even today, some disparities.

Date of Award	30 May 2013
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Berta Pereira Granja (Supervisor)