National Association of Social Workers

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 145,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

Location: National

Highlights:

As a social worker, you are a skilled professional who came to the profession to make a difference to those in need. To be the best in your profession requires access to cutting-edge ideas, the most up-to-date information and research, and the highest-quality resources available to social workers. Your NASW membership can provide you with all of these resources, to not only help you fulfill your personal career goals, but to ultimately help you make a difference in society, at large.  

Code of Ethics

The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers.

Chapters

Get information on our Chapter Organizations and links to their websites from here.

NASW Governance

Find out about the NASW leadership.

NASW Delegate Assembly

The Delegate Assembly is the representative, decision-making body-comprised of 277 elected delegates-through which NASW members set broad organizational policy, establish program priorities, and develop a collective stance on public and professional issues.

NASW Foundation

The National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) is a charitable organization created to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the advancement of social work practice.

 

Links:

• National Association of Social Workers - http://www.socialworkers.org/
• NASW Membership - http://www.socialworkers.org/join.asp
• NASW Resources - http://www.socialworkers.org/resources/default.asp

Submitted by Shawn Strader on: Friday, September 23, 2011 - 10:14 am

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diversity, equity, social work, community involvement