social work models, homeless families with children, social housing

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the article is to describe emerging social work models accompanying housing that are implemented in work (not only) with endangered children and families. THEORETICAL BASE: Czech social work supporting or accompanying housing makes use of two approaches to reintegration of people without a shelter. These are Housing Ready and Housing First. METHODS: Clarkeˈs situational analysis was used as a research method and a way of data analysis; it surveyed the whole and non-reduced situation. Qualitative data were gained from interviews with 29 social workers and analyzed by way of chosen steps. RESULTS: 5 dominant social work models that accompany housing were identified. Following the criterion of Relation to the housing stock, these were (1) the protective model, (2) the model promoting autonomy, and (3) the model based on the extent into which the social worker accepts the demands of the client and the environment. Following the criterion of Understanding housing as a right or readiness assessment, these were (4) the model specialised in the competence in housing and (5) the comprehensive model. IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK: Getting to know Czech social work models accompanying housing can help us when formulating (the lack of) legal norms, mainly with regard to the endangered target group of families with children.