After reading this chapter, you should be able to
1. Describe the knowledge base for generalist social work and direct practice.
2. Describe the five theoretical bases of generalist practice.
3. Define roles available for generalist social workers.
4. Identify the five steps in the client change process.
5. Explain how the advocacy program and policy model applies to the change
process.
6. Explain how generalist social workers can advocate for change across client
systems.