Which concept refers to services aimed at supporting clients' social functioning and needs?

• A. Social Policy
• B. Social Care
• C. Social Welfare
• D. Community Development

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is social care: it focuses on practical services that help individuals function socially and meet daily needs. Social care involves assessments and plans by professionals like social workers, home-based support, personal care, residential or supported living arrangements, and advocacy to help people manage daily activities, maintain independence, and participate in the community. This distinguishes it from social policy, which is about the laws and programs that govern welfare at a system level; social welfare, a broad umbrella for programs aimed at well-being; and community development, which centers on collective empowerment and improving communities rather than directly addressing an individual’s day-to-day functioning.