Relief (Classic Reprint)

Frederic Almy

ISBN 10: 1330193393 / ISBN 13: 9781330193396

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. Delving into the profound aspects of charitable giving, this book explores principles of relief and their impact on individuals and families in distress. The author, an experienced social worker, provides historical context and insights into the shifting philosophies of charity, from traditional models to contemporary approaches emphasizing prevention and empowerment. The book examines the complexities of assisting various groups, including widows, deserted wives, the unemployed, and those facing disability or old age. It delves into the ethical dilemmas of providing aid without fostering dependency and the importance of tailoring assistance to specific needs. Ultimately, the book highlights the profound impact that well-structured charitable efforts can have on alleviating poverty and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330193396_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Relief (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330193393
• ISBN 13: 9781330193396
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Practical guidance for helping families in need with care and structure.

This nonfiction primer explains the Omaha-style approach to family relief, focusing on steady, humane assistance that supports families without enabling poverty. It covers how to balance immediate aid with plans that help households become self-sufficient, and it discusses the roles of often overlooked helpers like volunteer visitors and church networks.

This edition presents key rules and methods the Buffalo Charity Organization Society used to guide relief work, including how to handle widows, deserted wives, shiftless or unemployed husbands, and the needs of children. It also addresses broader issues such as institutional versus outdoor city aid, budgeting for pensions, social inspections, and the value of medical and educational support in lifting families toward stability.

• Learn the differences in how aid is framed for widows, deserted wives, and families with an able-bodied but absent father.
• Understand the balance between interim relief and longer-term pensions, budgets, and follow-up plans.
• See how services like volunteer visiting, medical screening, and school attendance monitoring fit into relief efforts.
• Get a glimpse of the policies on city aid, unemployment, disability, and protection of children in need.

Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century social work, charity administration, or the history of public welfare approaches.