A community of practice approach for school-based developmental social work in South Africa: Reflections of social workers

Patel, Leila; Schmid, Jeanette; Sani, Tania; Turton, Yasmin Jessie

A community of practice approach for school-based developmental social work in South Africa: Reflections of social workers

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2023-07-14

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Patel, Leila

Schmid, Jeanette

Sani, Tania

Turton, Yasmin Jessie

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Attribution 4.0 International

Abstract

This article reports on social worker reflections on the benefits and barriers of a multisectoral community of practice to improve child well-being for beneficiaries of the Child Support Grant in poor urban communities in Johannesburg, South Africa. The findings could inform cash plus school based social work policies and practice.