Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
KERALA STATE BRANCH

Introduction

Indian Council of Social Welfare is a non- political, non- governmental, non- sectarian and non- profit making organization in the field of social welfare affiliated to the International Council on Social welfare. It functions in Kerala since 3rd October 1954. The head quarters of the Kerala State Branch is at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery and has branches in all districts.

Patron- Fr. Jose Alex (CMI), Director,Rajagiri College of Social Sciences.
President- Dr. Mary Venus Joseph, Vice Principal, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences.
General Secretary- Mr. A.S. Shenoy
Staff Strength- 2 [Both MSW’s]

Aims and Objectives of Kerala Branch

To provide a state forum for the discussion of social welfare and related matters.
To foster the development of social welfare in the state.
To scrutinize application for adoption of children, as a designated scrutiny agency by the High Court of Kerala.
To promote the exchange of information and experiences among social workers, non- governmental organizations and others interested in social welfare.
To facilitate and promote co-operation and co-ordination among state level and local organizations in the field of social welfare.
To undertake study and research on social problems.
To review and guide the progress of social work in the state on scientific lines.
To promote and safeguard the status of social work and social workers.
To collaborate with the state and welfare organizations on social work.

Thrust Area

Issuing membership to professionally qualified social workers.
» Individual Membership   - 110
» Institutional Membership -    06
» Life Membership    - 330
» Associate Membership - 223
District Branches in 14 districts
Conducting District level NGO Meets
Conducting scrutiny of in-country and inter-country adoption applications and related documents filed in the Family/District courts of Kerala.
Conducting workshop on “Development skills for social workers seeking career prospects in UK.”
Organizing Senior Citizen’s Meet as part of Social Welfare Day Celebrations
Organizing Mental Health Day Celebrations to bring awareness among High School Students.

Milestones

Correspondent of the International Social Service [ISS] in Kerala.
Appointed as the Scrutiny agency for in- country and inter- country adoptions in Kerala.
Conducted Sangamam- State Level Meet of NGOs in Kerala
Published a Directory of NGOs in Kerala
Published a Booklet on the welfare schemes of Kerala Government.
Conducting Rendezvous- Cultural meet of Social Work students for the first time in Kerala.
Started website for ICSW Kerala.
Placement Activities for MSW students.
Published a Booklet on history of ICSW.
Published a Hand Book of institutions rendering welfare services to children in Ernakulam district.
Initiated Social Action against:
» Hartals
» Sale of children

Collaborating agencies

Licensed Adoption Placement Agencies in Kerala and Family/District Courts of Kerala

ICSW & Rajagiri

ICSW celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2004 along with RCSS.
Facilitates social work students for undertaking organizational study.
Facilitates the interaction with other social science colleges.
Facilitates social work students to study on topics related to child welfare and adoption.

Inauguration of Rendezvous Inauguration of One -day
Intercollegiate social work students meet orientation programme on adoption

Future Plans

All Kerala Meet of NGOs.
Capacity Building Programmes for NGOs.
Skill Development Programmes for Social Workers.

Contact Address

Indian Council of Social Welfare
Kerala State Branch
Rajagiri College Of Social Sciences
Rajagiri P.O, Kalamassery, Kochi - 683104
Ph: 0484- 2532654
Fax: 0484-2532862
E- mail: icswkerala@yahoo.com
Website: www.icswkerala.org