Incomplete maternal family as an object of social work

Abstract

The authors examined the reasons for the emergence of single-parent families, including: divorce of a married couple; transformation of the reproductive function of the family; death of the children’s father; changes in moral standards in the field of gender relations; the spread of premarital affairs; unpreparedness of young people for marriage and excessive demands on their marriage partner. Classifications of single-parent families by number of generations are presented; the actual presence or absence of a second parent; form of institution. Social work technologies that can be used to effectively solve social problems of single-parent families are considered: technologies of social patronage, counseling, social prevention, correction, therapy and mentoring technology. An important condition for the successful exit of an incomplete maternal family from a difficult life situation is the readiness of family members to implement the recommendations of a social work specialist and the personal interest of clients in improving the quality of life.