Social Work Month was first celebrated in March 1963 to build public support for the profession. It has become an event celebrated by hundreds of thousands of social workers – and their supporters – …

Feb 1, 2026 · A Social Worker is a professional who helps individuals, families, and communities to cope with the challenges they face in their lives. They help people to access resources and services, …

Some social workers help clients who face a disability or a life-threatening disease or a social problem, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse. Social workers also assist families …

The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, …

CONSIDERING, Social Workers assist those navigating trauma, grief, and systemic biases, and help people recover from natural disasters, public health crises, and other issues while transforming their …

The NASW Code of Ethics defines the values, principles, and ethical standards that guide decision-making and everyday professional conduct of social workers. It is relevant to all social workers and …

Learn about the practice areas in which social workers specialize. These occupational profiles provide an overview of the benefits, challenges, and salaries of social work specialty positions.

Below are a list of specific practice areas in which social workers specialize. These occupational profiles provide an overview, benefits, challenges, and salaries of social work specialty positions.

The Chapter provides licensure presentations throughout the year for new social workers and graduates. Check our calendar for upcoming events, as well as our YouTube channel for recorded events.

The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social, economic, and cultural institutions; and of the interaction of all these factors.