American Social Work Organizations
- National Association of Social Workers"NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintai professional standards, and to advance sound social policies."
- Council on Social Work EducationThe CSWE, a non-profit national association founded in 1952, "is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country."
- Academy of Certified Social WorkersThe Academy of Certified Social Workers was established in 1960 by the National Association of Social Workers.
- American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work"The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABE) sets national practice standards, issues an advanced-practice credential, and publishes reference information about its board-certified clinicians."
- Association for Community Organization and Social AdministrationFormed in 1987, "ACOSA is a membership organization for community organizers, activists, nonprofit administrators, community builders, policy practitioners, students and educators."
- Association for Gerontology Education in Social WorkAGESW "provides leadership and assistance to social work educational programs and professionals ..."
- Association for the Advancement of Social Work with GroupsAASWG is "a not-for-profit organization of group workers and friends who support its program of advocacy and action for practice, education, research and writing about social work with groups."
- Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Inc."The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc. is an association of BSW Program Administrators, Faculty, Field Directors, and others dedicated to the promotion of excellence in baccalaureate social work education."
- Association of Oncology Social Work"The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer and their families."
- Association of Social Work Boards"ASWB develops and maintains the social work licensing examination used across the country, and is a central resource for information on the legal regulation of social work."
- Clinical Social Work Association"We are the national professional membership organization for Clinical Social Workers. The focus of our clinical work is to provide mental health treatment in agencies, clinics, institutions, hospitals and as private practitioners."
- Institute for Geriatric Social Work (Boston University)"The Institute for Geriatric Social Work (IGSW) is dedicated to advancing social work practice with older adults and their families."
- Latinos Social Work Organization"The LSWO is an online organization for social workers to participate in sharing, learning, and networking."
- 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 WorkersNAPRHSW's mission is: "To organize Social Workers and other Human Service professionals to strengthen, develop and improve the resources and services that meet the needs of Puerto Rican/Hispanic families."
- National Network for Social Work Managers"The National Network for Social Work Managers is dedicated to equipping people-centered leaders."
- North American Association of Christian Social Workers"NACSW equips its members to integrate Christian faith and professional social work practice."
- School Social Work Association of America"The School Social Work Association of America is dedicated to promoting the professional development of School Social Workers in order to enhance the educational experience of students and their families."
- Social Welfare Action Alliance"Founded in 1985, the Alliance is based on key principles that reflect a concern for social justice, peace and coalition building with progressive social movements."
- Society for Social Work and Research"The Society is devoted to the involvement of social workers, other social work faculty, and social work students in research and to promotion of human welfare through research and research applications."
- Society for Social Work Leadership in Health CareSSWLHC's mission is "To be the primary professional organization that leads, promotes, develops, and supports social work values, practice, and leadership in health care."