Roma are one of the most numerous national minorities in the Republic of Croatia. According to the last census conducted in 2011. there were 16 975 Roma in Croatia, while domestic studies show that this number has grown to more than 24 524 in the last few years. Also, the Roma are extremely marginalized, stigmatized, disriminated, as well as vulnerable group which requires special attention due to its specific features. This paper is primarily focused on the analysis of the main problems of the Roma community within the largest problems are insufficient education, questionable quality of health care, often inadequate living conditions, dependence on state aid, as well as the concept of social distance which largely refers to the Roma national minority. Whithin the Roma topic, the problem of labeling is inevitable, especially in the area of difficult employment of the Roma national minority. Special attention will be paid to achievements of Government of the Republic of Croatia in Roma integration, following European standards, and in cooperation with local authorities, as well as finding room to improvement. Ultimately, the role and possible contributions of social work, as a humane profession that respects the dignity and integrity of every human being, will be highlighted.