Association of Family Case Workers
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The Association of Family Case Workers (AFCW), known as the Association of General and Family Case Workers from 1954 to 1963, was the main professional body for social workers looking after the welfare of families
in the United Kingdom
from 1940 to 1970.
In 1970 the association merged with six other social workers' organisations to form the British Association of Social Workers
, having been a member of the Standing Conference of Organisations of Social Workers since 1962.
Family
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
from 1940 to 1970.
In 1970 the association merged with six other social workers' organisations to form the British Association of Social Workers
British Association of Social Workers
The British Association of Social Workers is the largest professional association of social workers and care managers in the United Kingdom. The association has a members' code of ethics that outlines best social work practice and works to support social workers and care managers through...
, having been a member of the Standing Conference of Organisations of Social Workers since 1962.