National Association of Social Workers
Women’s March Partner
Founded: 1955, through the consolidation of:
- American Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- American Association of Psychiatric Social Workers (AAPSW)
- American Association of Group Workers (AAGW)
- Association for the Study of Community Organization (ASCO)
- American Association of Medical Social Workers (AAMSW)
- National Association of School Social Workers (NASSW)
- Social Work Research Group (SWRG)
Website: www.socialworkers.org
Location:
750 First Street, NE • Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002
202-408-8600
Summary:
- Largest organization for professional social workers in the world (132,000 members)
- Advocates for various social justice legislatures and public initiatives
- Close ties to Congressional Social Work Caucus
Funding:
Majority of funds come from program service, which include membership dues, publication, section and certification fees, etc.
2008 – 2017 federal grants:
$127,957 (sub-grant, 2014)
$15,000 (prime grant, 2008)
Total: $142,957
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