Puzzle #314 · April 11, 2026
casework
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
Casework is social work focused on individual clients and their specific circumstances. A caseworker manages cases—families needing assistance, children in crisis, individuals battling addiction. Unlike broader systemic social work, casework is intimate and personalized. Caseworkers assess needs, develop plans, connect clients to resources, and advocate within systems. Heavy caseloads (sometimes 50+ cases per worker) make quality casework challenging. The term reflects the reality that social problems are rarely abstract; they're concrete human cases requiring individualized attention.
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- Puzzle #314 on April 11, 2026
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