Social Work: Web Resources

Find US Agencies and Departments, Branches of Government, Elected Officials, Government Forms by Agency, and State, Local, and Tribal Governments.

An Office of the Administration for Children and Families.

"CRS approaches complex topics from a variety of perspectives and examines all sides of an issue. Staff members analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives."

Includes information about Michigan's assistance programs, adult and children's services, safety and injury prevention, and more.

Information on Social Work careers, including what they do, work environment, how to become one, pay, job outlook, state and area data, similar occupations, and more.

Programs and services, grants & contracts, laws and regulations. Includes links to HHS agencies and offices, such as the Adminitration for Children and Families, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Indian Health Service, Office of Civil Rights, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and many more.

Short bios from USC's School of Social Work.

Information about the history of social reform and social welfare. Includes images, timelines, and information about organizations, eras, and issues.

"NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness."

"... the lead federal agency for research on mental health disorders."

"... the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities."

Highlights people working for social change.

From the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Conversations with social work professionals, researchers, and information on trends and best practices.

"Provides information on all things social work, including direct practice (both clinical and community organizing), research, policy, education... and everything in between."

News aggregator for social service professionals. Created by a professor of social from New York University.

Non-partisan. "Public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research."

"ACOSA promotes social work education, research, and practice in all areas of community practice including community organizing, community planning and development, organizational leadership, policy practice, and social action. ACOSA fosters global perspectives on social work practice and social welfare policy, advances racial, environmental, and social justice, values interdisciplinary collaboration, improves the social and economic well-being of marginalized communities, and supports human rights for all."

"... dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer, their families, and caregivers."

"ASWB provides support and services to the social work regulatory community to advance safe, competent, and ethical practices to strengthen public protection. ASWB’s vision is that all social workers are licensed in order to protect clients and client systems."

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"... the national association representing social work education in the United States... includes over 800 baccalaureate and master's degree programs, as well as individual social work educators, practitioners, and agencies dedicated to advancing quality social work education."

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"The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is a global organization striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the through the promotion of social work, best practice models and the facilitation of international cooperation."

"Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 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."

"Supporting the professional development of members includes "constructing and maintaining forensic standards and best practices, producing quality materials for interdisciplinary education and practice, and advocating for court-involved children, youth, adults, and families."

"... empowers school social workers and promotes the profession of school social work to enhance the social and emotional growth and academic outcomes of all students."