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Community practice in social work is linked with the historical roots of the professions beginning in the United States. More specifically, the history of community-based social work has evolved from the charity organization society (COS), and the settlement house movements. [[1]] However, during the earlier half of the 20th century, much of this work focused on institutionalization. Not until the 1960s did the shift from institutions to communities exacerbate the emphasis on community-based program design. This is known as the era of deinstitutionalization[2].

Community-based organizations and community-based programs burgeoned during the period of deinstitutionalization. The poor conditions of mental health institutions and an increasing amount of research that illustrated the benefits of maintaining the relationships of the individuals served within the community surfaced to further the growth of community-based programs. (for more, see: deinstitutionalization)