casework

The definition of casework is social work where the social worker works directly with individuals and families.

(noun)

When a social worker is out in the field helping and interacting with families and children, this is an example of casework.

See casework in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

social work in which the worker investigates a case of personal or family maladjustment and gives advice and guidance

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See casework in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Social work devoted to the needs of individual clients or cases.

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