Which term describes assistance provided to clients in meeting their social needs, especially when they cannot care for themselves?

• A. Social Work
• B. Social Care
• C. Social Welfare
• D. Case Management

Answer: (B)

Direct, practical support to help people meet daily social needs, especially when they can’t care for themselves, is described as social care. This term covers services like personal care, help at home, meal support, safeguarding, and housing assistance that enable independence and safety for vulnerable individuals. It differs from social work, the professional discipline centered on assessment, counseling, advocacy, and planning; from case management, the process of coordinating and monitoring a client’s array of services; and from social welfare, the system of government programs and benefits aimed at societal support. So the description fits social care.