SOCIAL SUPPORT MECHANISMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: A FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT

This article provides an overview of the existing services involved in the process of early identification of developmental disabilities and discusses the role of social work at the stages of early identification and early intervention.Research has shown that delays in children's social, emotional, communicative and other developmental skills are closely associated with the family's level of social resources and the intensity of social work support.The purpose of the study is to determine the importance of family-centered social work with families during early childhood, to analyze its impact on children's development and to highlight its advantages compared to problem-oriented and professionally oriented social work models.In addition, the article examines the challenges encountered in the implementation of the family-centered model.All these aspects emphasize the necessity of developing the familycentered model of social work.