The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has thousands of members who live and work in the State of Pennsylvania. NASW-PA helps shape legislation that affects the health, welfare and education of all people. We work with several allied organizations to promote causes and services that improve society.

What is Social Work? ↦

Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Visit the National NASW website at the link above to learn more about who social workers are, what they do, and who employs them.

What is NASW?

NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 135,000 members in 56 chapters nationwide. Learn more about NASW's mission both nationally and in Pennsylvania.

Get Involved

Are you ready to connect with other members and social workers throughout the state? Great! We’re looking for individuals who are passionate and share a desire to contribute to our Chapter in a meaningful way.

Our Team

NASW-PA staff are dedicated to ensuring that every member receives quality and expedient service to fulfill their social work practice needs. Visit our staff page to learn more about our team.

Board of Directors

The NASW-PA Board of Directors are elected by you, our members. As part of a national association, we are governed by one legal board at the national level. State Boards of Directors are charged with ensuring that the state activities align with the national direction.

Advertising

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