DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW DIRECTION FOR POLAND PROFESSIONAL – FAMILY ASYSTENT

He article reveals the process of confirmation in Poland a new professional direction assistant family. It is emphasized that this kind of social work should be based on family-centered approach, where experts do not act professional staff and services users themselves — and their family members. Named innovative service in the field of social work received legal recognition in Poland and continues to grow and spread in the country. It is reported that starting assistant profession requires families to introduce specialization in professional training of social workers.