Document Type : Original Article
Researcher
دانشجو
Ministerial Ethics Committee
This research aims to develop a social work assessment model focused on street-working children in Iran. Child labor has become a critical issue, particularly in urban and marginalized areas, driven by poverty, parental unemployment, migration, and inadequate social support systems. These children often work in hazardous conditions and are deprived of education, safety, and healthcare. Social workers play a vital role in identifying and supporting them, yet the absence of a standardized assessment model leads to inconsistencies and ineffective interventions. Using a qualitative approach, this study combines semi-structured interviews with social workers and a systematic literature review to build a localized and practical framework. The conceptual foundation draws on ecological systems theory, the strengths-based approach, social learning theory, and Erikson's psychosocial development theory. The ultimate goal is to create a culturally relevant and evidence-informed model that enhances social workers’ ability to assess needs accurately and plan targeted interventions. The proposed model aims to improve the quality of support services, inform policy development, and ensure that the complex and multifaceted realities of working children are addressed through comprehensive, ethical, and strategic social work practices.