The methodical manual deals with the issues of formation of social work abroad, the model of social services in European countries, the development of social services provided to various categories of the population. The manual also contains methodical recommendations for students on writing independent works, control questions, development of practical classes and terms for the discipline "Social Work Abroad". A special place is given to international normative legal acts on social work, formation of professionalism of social workers. The manual is intended for students of higher educational institutions studying in the direction of "Social Work".