Employment
Occupational Outlook Handbook-Social Work
Tabs on "What They Do," Work Environment," "How to Become a Social Worker," "Pay," "Job Outlook," "State & Area Data," and "Similar Occupations,"
Social Work Licensure Requirements in Your State
Job Boards
Ethics and Professionalism
NASW Code of Ethics
"The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. The 2021 update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to Cultural Competence standard provide more explicit guidance to social workers."
Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work - Code of Ethics
The Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA) Code of Ethics, Revised April 2016
(Idaho) Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
National Association of Social Workers
"NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies."
Council on Social Work Education
The CSWE, a non-profit national association founded in 1952, "is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country."
Academy of Certified Social Workers
The Academy of Certified Social Workers was established in 1960 by the National Association of Social Workers.
American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
"The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABE) sets national practice standards, issues an advanced-practice credential, and publishes reference information about its board-certified clinicians."
Association for Community Organization and Social Administration
Formed in 1987, "ACOSA is a membership organization for community organizers, activists, nonprofit administrators, community builders, policy practitioners, students and educators."
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work
AGESW "provides leadership and assistance to social work educational programs and professionals ..."
Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups
AASWG is "a not-for-profit organization of group workers and friends who support its program of advocacy and action for practice, education, research and writing about social work with groups."
Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Inc.
"The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc. is an association of BSW Program Administrators, Faculty, Field Directors, and others dedicated to the promotion of excellence in baccalaureate social work education."
Association of Oncology Social Work
"The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer and their families."
Association of Social Work Boards
"ASWB develops and maintains the social work licensing examination used across the country, and is a central resource for information on the legal regulation of social work."
Clinical Social Work Association
"We are the national professional membership organization for Clinical Social Workers. The focus of our clinical work is to provide mental health treatment in agencies, clinics, institutions, hospitals and as private practitioners."
Geriatric Social Work Initiative
The GSWI "is collaborating with social work programs, organizations and other funders around the country to prepare needed, aging-savvy social workers and improve the care and well-being of older adults and their families."
Institute for Geriatric Social Work (Boston University)
"The Institute for Geriatric Social Work (IGSW) is dedicated to advancing social work practice with older adults and their families."
International Federation of Social Workers
"The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is the global body for the profession. The Federation and its national members strive for social justice, human rights and inclusive, sustainable social development through the promotion of social work best practice and engagement in international cooperation."
Latinos Social Work Organization
"The LSWO is an online organization for social workers to participate in sharing, learning, and networking."
National Association of Black Social Workers
"The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc., comprised of people of African ancestry, is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research."
National Association of Puerto Rican/Hispanic Social Workers
NAPRHSW's mission is: "To organize Social Workers and other Human Service professionals to strengthen, develop and improve the resources and services that meet the needs of Puerto Rican/Hispanic families."
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
NHPCO enhances and expands access to care that addresses holistic health and the well-being of communities.
National Network for Social Work Managers
"The National Network for Social Work Managers is dedicated to equipping people-centered leaders."
North American Association of Christian Social Workers
"NACSW equips its members to integrate Christian faith and professional social work practice."
The Roundtable on Religion and Social Welfare Policy
School Social Work Association of America
"The School Social Work Association of America is dedicated to promoting the professional development of School Social Workers in order to enhance the educational experience of students and their families."
Social Welfare Action Alliance
"Founded in 1985, the Alliance is based on key principles that reflect a concern for social justice, peace and coalition building with progressive social movements."
Society for Social Work and Research
"The Society is devoted to the involvement of social workers, other social work faculty, and social work students in research and to promotion of human welfare through research and research applications."
Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care
SSWLHC's mission is "To be the primary professional organization that leads, promotes, develops, and supports social work values, practice, and leadership in health care."
Through these resources you will be able to locate and read newspaper articles from local and national publications.
Grantmaking: FirstNations.org
"Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through year-end 2023, we have successfully managed 3,385 grants totaling $79.9 million to Native American projects and organizations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territory American Samoa. Our grantmaking program provides both financial and technical resources to tribes and Native nonprofit organizations to support asset-based development efforts."
NASW Foundation Fellowship, Scholarships, and Research Awards - from the National Association of Social Workers
The NASW Foundation is committed to enriching the social work profession and empowering social workers to be leaders in social policy and practice. At the heart of this commitment are national educational, research, and awards programs, which provide: doctoral fellowships, graduate school scholarships, chapter research grants, national recognition awards, lectures, symposiums, and special projects.
Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications
"AMHSA supports many activities that focus on substance use/misuse prevention, substance use disorder treatment, and mental health services through its discretionary grant programs"
American Psychological Association (APA) -- Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Search below from more than 600 scholarships, grants and awards sponsored by APA and other psychology-related organizations.
SPSSI Grants and Awards
The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues is an organization of social scientists that has historically brought research to bear on a wide array of societal problems. SPSSI was organized during the Depression of the 1930s, in an attempt to bring together a “national group of socially minded psychologists” to address social and economic issues (Finison, 1979). While maintaining its status as an independently incorporated society, SPSSI also became an affiliated organization of the American Psychological Association.
Foundation for Psychocultural Research (interdisciplinary research projects)
The FPR supports and advances interdisciplinary and integrative research and training on interactions of culture, neuroscience, psychiatry, and psychology, with an emphasis on cultural processes as central.
Government
AmeriCorps Partner Tab
"For decades, we have worked to make service to others an indispensable part of the American experience. Through our nation’s most trying times, AmeriCorps has come together to help those in need."
Federal Assistance Award Data System (FAADS) (now known as usaspending.gov)
"USAspending is the official open data source of federal spending information, including information about federal awards such as contracts, grants, and loans."
Planning and Paying for College: Federal Government Resources
Dec.29, 2020. Congressional Research Service. Insight number: IN11563. https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11563
Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
"Available Formats: HTML | PDF
Document Type: Program Announcements & Information.
Public Comment: Effective for proposals submitted or due on or after May 20, 2024
Finding Funding
"Tap APA’s resources, state psychological associations and other funding sources to give your research a boost."
Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT) (formerly CRISP)
In addition to carrying out its scientific mission, the NIH exemplifies and promotes the highest level of public accountability. To that end, the Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities, including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH supported research.
SAM.gov
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is an official website of the U.S. Government. There is no cost to use SAM.gov. You can use this site to: Register to do business with the U.S. Government, update, renew, or check the status of your entity registration, search for entity registration and exclusion records, search for assistance listings (formerly CFDA.gov), wage determinations (formerly WDOL.gov), contract opportunities (formerly FBO.gov), and contract data reports (formerly part of FPDS.gov).
Health-Related
About Grants (NIH grant writing information)
" NIH funded research has led to breakthroughs and new treatments, helping people live longer, healthier lives, and building the research foundation that drives discovery."
Directories
Charity Navigator
"Find and support charities that align with your passions."
GrantGopher.com
"Your underground connection to available grants for nonprofits, schools, and municipalities!"
National Directory of Scholarships, Internships & Fellowships for Latino Youth [
A FREE scholarship, internship, and fellowship database
Foundations
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (wide range of programs)
"Mellon makes grants to support communities through the power of the arts and humanities."
Annie E. Casey Foundation
"Our big ideas are building a brighter future for America's children, youth and families."
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Explore content about the key areas of our work and the work of our grantees to advance democracy, education, and international peace
Ford Foundation
We’re building a world where everyone has the power to shape their lives.
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (arts, education, environment/animal protection)
Glaser Progress Foundation (working to build a more just, sustainable future)
The Glaser Progress Foundation strives to build a more just, sustainable and humane world.
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation examines enduring and urgent problems of violence, such as war, crime, and human aggression. Through basic and applied research, we aim to understand the causes, manifestation, and control of violence. We spread this knowledge to inform policy, practice, and public discourse and to advance scholarship.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
We’re committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
John and Mary R. Markle Foundation
For nearly a century, the Markle Foundation has worked to improve the economic well-being, health, and national security for all Americans.
John Templeton Foundation
We support interdisciplinary research and catalyze conversations that enable people to pursue lives of meaning and purpose.
Pew Charitable Trusts
For more than 75 years, we have used data to make a difference—addressing the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious strategies that lead to tangible progress.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Achieving Health Equity—Faster and Together
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Advancing social change for a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
Russell Sage Foundation
For the improvement of social and living conditions in the United States
William T. Grant Foundation
The William T. Grant Foundation invests in high-quality research focused on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in decisions that affect young people in the United States.
W. W. Kellogg Foundation
See the world through the eyes of a child and experience what our vision of a healthy and equitable world looks like for future generations.
Search by: Education Standards, Subject Area, Education Level, Material Type, License Types, Content Source, Primary User, Media Format, Educational Use, Language, Providers.
Merlot
Show results for: Materials, Members, Learning Exercises, Bookmark Collections, Course ePortfolios, Peer Reviews, Communities
Open Social Work
Building information equity in social work with open educational resources and open access to research
Journals
USAGov
The USAGov program creates and organizes timely, needed government information and services and makes them accessible anytime, anywhere, via your channel of choice.
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
Welcome to the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP)," the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document, when available. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general keywords, or click on "Advanced Search" for more options."
GPO MetaLib
"A service of the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP)! MetaLib is a federated search engine that searches multiple U.S. Federal government databases, retrieving reports, articles, and citations while providing direct links to selected resources available online. To learn more, view additional brief or detailed search information."
Stats & Census
Data.gov
Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
Census 2020
"This section follows the evolution of the decennial census by detailing the events surrounding each of them. Political and technological changes, and the shifting public demand for information, have all shaped the modern census and the mission of the Census Bureau."
Census Briefs American Community Survey
Browse American Community Survey publications and working papers including the following series:
Federal Government
White House.gov
Federal Register
"The annual Code of Federal Regulations, supplemented by Federal Register documents, is the official source for all Federal agency regulations. As a service, OFR provides a daily codification of CFR contents on eCFR.gov. The content of eCFR is authoritative but unofficial."
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress.gov
"Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the general public."
