National Association of Social Workers
About Us
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization of professional social workers in the world, with 150,000 members, 90% of whom hold master’s degrees in social work. There are chapters in every state in the U.S., as well as Washington, D.C., New York City, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and an International Chapter. NASW works to promote the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Through advocacy, it aims to shape legislation and public policy that:
Articles by National Association of Social Workers
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Getting Your Child to Break Bad Habits
Introduction Having a cigarette with your morning coffee. Reading the sports section of the newspaper first. Ordering...
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Preventing Teen Substance Use Disorders
Introduction While the teenage years can be an especially trying time for many youth, generally, teens pull through...
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The Importance of Being a Good Role Model: Parenting in Native Alaskan Villages
Introduction Children of all ages learn from everything they see, hear, and do and from everyone they meet. Children...
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About Youth Development
Introduction Media reports often portray the adolescent years as fraught with danger. With family breakdown, teen...
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Strategies of Parenting
Introduction When providing therapy it is common to see patterns, especially within families. More and more, I am...
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Topics: Teen Pregnancy | Family Issues
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Think Your Teen Needs Counseling?
Introduction Counseling teens can be tricky business. Often when social workers receives a call for help to counsel a...
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Evaluating a Child Care Center
Introduction A child care center should not just be a place where you drop off your child in the morning and pick him...
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Youth Development Tip Sheet
Introduction Listed here are twenty research-based tips for families (including youth themselves) for actions that will...
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