Library: Social Work: Associations

National Associations

ACOSA
(ACOSA) is an interdisciplinary professional association grounded in the social work profession. Its mission is to promote social change by strengthening community practice in social work.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
APIAHF influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
ASWB provides support and services to the social work regulatory community to advance safe, competent, and ethical practices to strengthen public protection.
Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is a powerful coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies that since 1920 has worked to serve children and families who are vulnerable. Our expertise, leadership and innovation on policies, programs, and practices help improve the lives of millions of children across the country. Our impact is felt worldwide.
International Federation of Social Workers
IFSW represents 3 million social workers through its 128 country-members. This is the largest global movement of skilled professionals dedicated to social justice, achieving transformational change that leads to building inclusive and sustainable communities.
Latino Social Workers Organization
Organization for Latino Social Workers.
NASW Foundation
The NASW Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created in 2001 to support NASW’s educational, research, and charitable initiatives through a wide range of diverse programs and projects that serve the social work profession, the practitioner, and the public. The Foundation administers this array of programs to fulfill its core mission of enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the advancement of social work policy and practice.
National Association of Black Social Workers
The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc., comprised of people of African ancestry, is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.
National Association of Puerto Rican & Hispanic Social Workers
The NAPRHSW is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 by a group of Puerto Rican Social Workers dedicated to the enhancement and general welfare of Puerto Rican and other Hispanic families.
National Association of Social Workers
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
National Congress of American Indians
Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is the oldest, largest, and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.
National Organization of Forensic Social Work
The National Association of Forensic Social Work was established to provide for the advancement of education in the field of forensic social work.
School Social Work Association of America
The School Social Work Association of America empowers school social workers and promotes the profession to enhance the social and emotional growth and academic outcomes of all students nationally and globally.
Society for Social Work & Research (SSWR)
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), founded in 1993, is a non‐profit, professional membership organization. SSWR supports social workers, social welfare professionals, social work students, social work faculty and researchers in related fields.
Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care (SSWLHC)
The Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care is an association of 500+ members who are dedicated to promoting the universal availability, accessibility, coordination, and effectiveness of healthcare, with a focus on the psychosocial components of health and illness.

State & Local Associations

Kansas National Association of Social Workers
The NASW Kansas Chapter is dedicated to the future and advancement of social workers and the profession. We are leaders in developing and promoting sound practice and policy in the community and legislature. We provide resources for professional development supporting members in building their careers with confidence and success.
Missouri Chapter National Association of Social Workers
The NASW Missouri Chapter is the largest professional association of social workers in the state, with over 1,400 members. Our members represent NASW throughout the state, living and working in rural, suburban, and urban counties. Our members work in wide range of settings among diverse populations. The Missouri Chapter office is located in in downtown Jefferson City, just blocks from the Capital Building. We are a non-profit professional membership organization for degreed social workers as well as students matriculating through Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited schools.
NASW Find a State Chapter
NASW has chapters in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam.
Texas Chapter National Association of Social Workers
The Texas Chapter, with nearly 6,000 members, is the major professional social work organization in the state.