Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Over the past decade, the relationship between case management practices and rehabilitation of street children has become a subject of considerable debate among scholars and industry practitioners alike, particularly within the context of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria where operating conditions differ markedly from more developed markets.

Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria presents a useful setting for examining this relationship precisely because the conditions there — structural, regulatory, and behavioural — differ from those typically assumed in the broader literature, most of which draws on evidence from more developed economies.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Despite a growing body of literature on case management practices, there remains limited consensus on the precise nature of its relationship with rehabilitation of street children, particularly within Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. Many organizations continue to make decisions about case management practices without a clear, evidence-based understanding of how those decisions ultimately affect rehabilitation of street children. This gap between practice and empirical understanding is the central problem this study seeks to address.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Case Management Practices on rehabilitation of street children in Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.
2. To assess the extent to which case management practices influences rehabilitation of street children within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with case management practices in relation to rehabilitation of street children.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing case management practices in order to improve rehabilitation of street children.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of case management practices on rehabilitation of street children in Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria?
2. To what extent does case management practices influence rehabilitation of street children within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with case management practices in relation to rehabilitation of street children?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize case management practices in order to improve rehabilitation of street children?

1.5 Significance of the Study

Beyond its academic contribution to the field of social work, this study has practical value for management teams within Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria seeking to understand how case management practices translates into measurable outcomes around rehabilitation of street children. It is equally useful to students and future researchers looking for a localized empirical reference on this relationship.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The study is limited to an examination of Case Management Practices and its relationship with rehabilitation of street children within the context of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. It reflects a clearly defined scope of analysis and relies on data and perspectives available within that scope; generalizing the findings beyond this specific context should therefore be done with appropriate caution.