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The purpose of this study was to suggest development plans for child welfare in Korea. To do
that, first, this study analyzed development process of child welfare from 1945 to the present.
Second, this study discussed recent changes of social environments related to child welfare. Third,
this study analyzed present conditions of child welfare. Finally, this study suggested development
plans for child welfare.
The results of this study showed the followings. First, governmental responsibility for child
welfare has been increased. Second, the focus has been moved from large size institutional care to
small size institutional care. Third, the focus has been moved from institutional care to community
care. Fourth, the focus has been moved from general services for all children to specific services
for various children’s needs. Finally, child welfare workers with social welfare education and
training has been increased.
As a conclusion, this study suggests to establish community care system for children which
consists of child prevention system and child protection system. The development plans for child
welfare are establishing a cooperation system among governmental departments related to child
welfare; establishing a cooperaton system between public delivery system and private delivery
system; enacting additional acts related to child welfare; establishing long-term vision and master
plan for child welfare in Korea.