About Us
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization of professional social workers in the world, with over 145,000 members in 55 chapters. The New Jersey Chapter, with over 7,600 members, is the major professional social work organization in the state. NASW is committed to advancing professional social work practice and the profession; and to promoting human rights, social and economic justice, and unimpeded access to services for everyone. Its members work in a broad range of settings including hospitals and other health care settings, community agencies, government, academia, business, nursing homes, schools, and private practice.
The Chapter office is located at 200 Metroplex Drive, Suite 404, Edison, NJ 08817. The staff is available to respond to member inquiries regarding social work practice, legislative and social policy issues, continuing education, licensing issues, and other informational requests.
The Chapter has many active committees that involve members throughout the state, and better serve the social work community. These entities work on professional, social policy, and legislative issues, sponsor conferences, and provide a source of networking for members.
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