The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 153,000 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.

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NASW Member Benefits

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NASW dues are set at the National level. Unlike many other professional membership associations, NASW requests no additional state or local levels dues. One fee automatically associates NASW members with national, state, and local levels of service. NASW members enjoy unlimited access to networking, programming, trade journals, liability insurance, career development and much more for, in some cases, half the price of what other professional membership associations charge for national dues alone.

Code of Ethics

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

Chapters

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NASW Governance

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NASW Delegate Assembly

The Delegate Assembly is the representative, decision-making body—comprised of 300 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.