Throughout the history of the family service movement, family service agencies have had to adapt to significant changes in society and the family. The program, funding, training, and administrative challenges facing family service agencies today should be considered part of the tradition of the movement. The historical responses of the movement to these challenges are juxtaposed with current challenges, demonstrating that family service is a flexible and informed movement capable of dealing with important social issues today.
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