Many associations for social workers exist at the national and state level. 这些协会有助于把工人留在某一特定领域, network or group stay informed of changes that may affect them. Social worker associations also provide legislative advocacy services and are instrumental in passing laws, 如 社工职称保障, that maintain the quality and reputation of the profession.
Joining a social worker association may also present outlets for earning 继续教育学分, 人际关系带来就业机会, access to research and databases or other benefits and services.
下面是详细的, 但绝不是全面的, list of associations for social workers that may prove beneficial. 这些协会已按类别分类. Follow the links for more information on what each association offers.
全球社会工作者协会
全国社会工作者协会
Association for Community Organization and Social Administration
社会工作及教育协会
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work
National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work
网络协会
National Association of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Social Workers
临床关联
American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work
保健协会
Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV and AIDS