A methodological approach for working with families in suas: a critical reading through the lens of citizenship

Abstract

The paper reviews the current National Policy of Social Welfare in Brazil and the work developed with families within the Brazilian social protection approach. It describes the Unified System of Social Welfare and explores the relationship of the Basic Social Protection to the Bolsa Família Program, the Brazilian program of conditional cash transfer to vulnerable families. It discusses the principles of the methodology for working with vulnerable families in the Unified System of Social Welfare and analyzes examples of social interventions. It argues that the work developed with families must be based on participatory and dialogical approaches, including followup methods, group dynamics, action-research, and other interventions. The paper concludes with questions regarding the use of a socio-educational methodology as a component of policies for vulnerability reduction, social development and the promotion of citizenship.

The Practice of the Psychologist in Brazilian Social Welfare

“…In this way, the SUAS aims to promote the autonomy of families and individuals and promote citizenship and quality of life (Afonso, Vieira-Silva, Abade, Abrantes, & Fadul, 2012). It is guided by administrative decentralization, social participation, territorialization of the services, democratic control and family-centered guidance (Afonso, Hennon, Carico, & Peterson, 2013).…”

Violência Conjugal, Políticas Públicas e Rede de Atendimento: Percepção de Psicólogos(as)

“…A implantação do SUAS é considerada recente (Afonso, Hennon, Carico, & Peterson, 2013;Hanada, D'Oliveira, & Schraiber, 2010;Silva, & Corgozinho, 2011) e ainda pouco abordada na formação profissional (Cruz, 2009;Scarparo, & Guareschi, 2007;Senra, 2009), propiciando que a inserção do(a) psicólogo(a) no SUAS seja permeada por sensações como surpresa e inseguranças (Vasconcelos, 2011).…”