PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE SERVIC OF THE SETTLEMENT HOUSES PROJECT IN PHITSANULOK PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to Study the situation, problems, needs and study the guidelines for the promotion of social welfare services of the settlement houses project in Phitsanulok province. By a qualitative research method, Part 1, In-depth interview by choose purposive sampling technique of 4 groups namely homeless workers, local authorities, member representative project and NGO staff member total 40 Persons, by content analysis. Part 2, Focus group, namely homeless workers and member representative project total 10 Persons and present descriptive results.

           The results of the research showed that There are four aspects of the situation is general context to solve problems and protection to the homeless improved quality of life, Personnel inadequate and unsavory of operational expertise, Operations Occupation is agriculture, Assessed according to the agency's indicators, Budget is food, utilities, and personnel wages. There are five problems and needs is a advice, contact relatives and home visits. The optional except rules deregulation a gives freedom to live. Has been allocated land for occupation. The resign from the project, and have income from employment. Guidelines there are amount nine is the protection homeless, self-esteem and self-reliance, welfare fund, full time employment in the settlement houses, recreational activities, independent living, pay pension, home visits and work to make money. The recommend is a policy for the development of the contracting system and hand over land in the settlement houses.