Article
The Role of the Family Hope Program Companion in Helping to Meet the Basic Needs of Beneficiary Families in Kabangka District, Muna Regency
WELL-BEING: Journal of Social Welfare, Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025), hlm. 248–256
Abstrak
This study aims to analyze the role of the Family Hope Program in Kabangka District, Muna Regency, in carrying out its duties as facilitators, advocates, educators, and other technical role implementers, To find out the Purpose of Assistance from the Family Hope Program Assistance Program in Kabangka District. The research method used is qualitative descriptive using observation, interview, and documentation data collection techniques. This study uses the Purposive Sampling technique so that the informants are the companions of the Family Hope Program in Kabangka District, and the beneficiaries. Data collection techniques used through data reduction collection, data presentation, and drawing conclusions or data verification. The results of this study show that the companions of the Family Hope Program have a significant role in supporting the Beneficiary Families, namely: (1) as facilitators, the companions help the Beneficiary Families in accessing social and health services; (2) as an advocate, the companion fights for the rights of the Beneficiary Family to get assistance according to the provisions; (3) as an educator, the companion provides an understanding to the Beneficiary Family about the importance of education, health, and financial management; and (4) in a technical role, the companion ensures the smooth administration and distribution of social assistance so that it is on target.