NASW’S MISSIONThe primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance humanwell-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with particularattention to the needs of those who are vulnerable, oppressed andliving in poverty.

NASW CODE OF ETHICS

HOW WE DO IT

Professional DevelopmentEthical Value: Competence

In Person Workshops Annual State Conference Online Courses

Member Discount programs for :Mandated prelicensure coursesContinuing Education courses

Scholarly journals

ADVOCACYEthical Value: Social Workers Challenge Social Injustice

Lobby Days State Legislation Political Action

Advocacy & Public Education

MEMBERSHIPPractice Help

Membership Professional Services

Membership

Job search resources Jobs listed on NASW Social Media and LinkedIn

sites , NASW Jobs Link

NASW Professional Social Work Credentials and Advanced Practice Specialty Credentials

•Being a credentialed social worker makes all the difference. Social workers who want recognition for their professional achievements and who want to unlock new career paths come to NASW for their credentials.

Membership Professional Benefits

National News

Professional Journals

NASW WEBPAGES

Member Networking• State, Regional and Local Events• Leadership Development• Special Interest Groups – Councils• Social media

Websites

• www.naswca.org• www.socialworkers.org• www.socialworkersspeak.org• www.beasocialworker.org• www.naswfoundation.org• www.helpstartshere.org

Member Discounts

NASW BENEFITS VALUEMembership in your local NASW Chapter, with access to newsletters, events,

and networking$95

10 issues of NASW News $354 issues of Social Work, the profession’s premier journal] $107

Free or discounted CE credits through NASW online Continuing Education $450

Local and national discounts on conferences and events $100*Discounts on HIPAA compliance training $30

Monthly national e-newsletter, MemberLink, covering advocacy, professional development, awards, member discounts, career opportunities, social work

news and much more

$41

Discounted rates just for members on insurance from NASW Assurance Services

TOTAL SAVINGS $850+

*The value of some benefits will vary based on member usage. This example is based on average usage.

$850 in Benefits For $48

Student MembershipBSW and MSW Student Membership Dues Annually

$48Transitional Rate

After Graduation: $94 in years 1 and 2$143 in year 3.

75% membership discount for student membersUp to $523 in savings for BSW to MSW with continuous student membership

Eligible NASW transitional members may apply for discounted professional liability insurance for the first two years of professional practice.