This study aimed to suggest the strengthening methods of social welfare function of the comparatively weakened the community center by grasping the actual conditions and current problems of community center function in the local autonomy era.
For this study, it was analysed by the internal materials of local government which are theoretical inquiries and the circumstances of the policy of regional welfare. It was searched by the related references which rely on the domestic and foreign books, academic papers, government periodical publications, it was also included in the survey for the social welfare function of the community center for positive research.
The survey was conducted by interviewing 200 users of Community Center, living in 38 Dongs of Go-Yang City, from June 8 to June 30. The data were analysed by the SPSS WIN 12.0 program and the used statistics were frequencies, percentile, means, t-test, Anova, DMR-test.
The findings of the study are as follows.
First, to strengthen of social welfare function, it need to restrict the portion of leisure culture and education programs. The community center should prepare more programs to seek the role of regional social community.
Second, to cope with the aging society, the programs which the users can participate positively, should be developed and spread. And the various programs applying to diverse groups were classified by the welfare program such as studying room for juvenile, gardening for better community.
Third, it should be publicize for activating the social welfare function of the community center. Let the local people know the knowledge of how to operate the community center. Let the people of region know positively and match appropriate programs.
Fourth, in managing community center, a committee member of local residents of the central operating body should appoint as ㅁ specialist for developing the public service in order to promote effectiveness of community welfare services. After all, it is a kind of business for the residents and the social welfare by the community center.
key words: community welfare, community center