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from relatively simple problems to those of great complexity. Perhaps because
of our history, social workers and the general public tend to think of P. W.A.
in terms of practical and financial help only, A large proportion of our
clients, whilst appreciating our practical help, find infinitely more relief in
discussing with us also their personal and relationship problems. Where
financial and emotional problems exist side by side, they must be dealt with as
a single entity, and in relation to one another; and this we accept as part of
the every-day function of a family case-work agency Ninety-five applications
for help were from West Indians, and were dealt with by the West-Indian caseworker
based on this office, and attached to the Coloured people's Project.

(j) INVALID CHILDREN'S AID ASSOCIATION. This Association acts as a friend
to the family of every sick or physically handicapped child who comes under its
care. The Branches of the Association have local Committees, which work
within the general administration of the Central Office. The local branches
co-operate closely with Education Committees and all other statutory and
voluntary agencies concerned with child welfare. The Association helps parents
to obtain medical comforts, extra nourishment, clothing, bedding and other
amenities for their children, where these are not otherwise provided. The
Association runs Homes to meet the needs of special groups of sick and delicate
children It also assists by arranging convalescence, when that is advised by
a doctor; the boarding out of tuberculosis contact children, and undertakes
after-care service, if necessary, until the child has finally left school.