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Associations

American Association of State Social Work Boards
"The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) is the association of boards that regulate social work. Incorporated in 1979 as an organization devoted to consumer protection, ASWB membership now includes 49 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Alberta, Canada. 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. Through the association, social work boards can share information and work together. ASWB is also available to help individual social workers and social work students with questions they may have about licensing and the social work examinations."

This site includes Licensure Information, Continuing Education, Publications, Test Centers and Links to State Boards.

American Public Human Services Association
"Founded in 1930, APHSA is a nonprofit, bipartisan organization of individuals and agencies concerned with human services. Our members include all state and many territorial human service agencies, more than 1,200 local agencies, and several thousand individuals who work in or otherwise have an interest in human service programs. APHSA educates members of Congress, the media, and the broader public on what is happening in the states around welfare, child welfare, health care reform, and other issues involving families and the elderly."

This site includes Current Awareness Issues, Events, Jobs, Professional Development, State Government Links.

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. Created in 1984 by social workers interested in oncology and by existing national cancer organizations, AOSW is an expanding force of psychosocial oncology professionals. The mission of the Association of Oncology Social Work is to promote excellence in psychosocial oncology by offering educational programs that support clinical, administrative and research skill development; advocating for programs and policies that provide psychosocial care to patients and families; and providing a valuable resource network to our members."

This site includes Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Events, Publications, List-Serv, Oncology Links.

Florida Association of School Social Workers
"The Florida Association of School Social Workers is a professional association organized to promote quality education and enhance the role of school social workers in the state."

This site includes Legislative Report, Events.

Florida Chapter NASW
The Florida Chapter has more than 6,000 members. "Florida's social workers practice in a variety of settings including family service agencies, community mental health centers, schools, hospitals, employee assistance programs, and public and private agencies. These professionals provide much of the state's mental health services and offer vital services to individuals, families, and communities."

This site includes Legislative & Political Issues, Continuing Education, FL Licensure Information, Jobs.

International Federation of Social Workers
"The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is a global organisation striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the development of social work, best practices and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organisations."

This site includes Current Awareness Issues, Publications, Links to IFSW Partnerships.

National Association of Christians in Social Work
"NACSW supports the integration of Christian faith and professional social work practice in the lives of its members, the profession and the church, promoting love and justice in social service and social reform."

This site includes Jobs, Chatroom, Publications.

National Association of Social Workers
"The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 155,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and advance sound social policies."

This site includes NASW Code of Ethics, Publications, Accreditation Information, Jobs, Current Awareness Issues.

National Network for Social Work Managers
"The purpose of the Network is twofold: To provide more and better social work managers; To provide more and better organizations managed with social work values."

This site includes Certification Information, Managerial Issues, International & U.S. Government Links.

School Social Work Association of America
"The School Social Work Association of America is a professional organization of School Social Workers working in public and private schools throughout the United States of America."

This site includes Newsletter, Publications, Links to State Education Departments.

Government

FirstGov
FirstGov is "the world wide web information portal for the United States Federal Government. FirstGov is intended to be your first resource to find any government information on the Internet..."

This site includes U.S. Government-Branches, Subjects and Topics, Basic and Advanced Search Functions, State and Local Government Links.

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
"The Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling licenses and regulates clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors who meet the statutory requirements for safe practice in Florida. Chapter 491, Florida Statutes governs the practice of CSW/MFT/MHC, including interns, in Florida. Rule Chapter 64B4, Florida Administrative Code are the rules that define the Board’s policies."

This site includes License Requirements, Applications Requests, Application Deadlines, Exam Schedule & Deadlines, Fees and Related Statutes & Rules.

MyFlorida.com
"MyFlorida.com is the Sunshine State's new online gateway to government services. The site is designed to deliver fast, simple access to the information you're searching for, allowing you to bypass long lines and busy signals with just a few clicks. Best of all, the sun never sets on MyFlorida.com: Visit anytime that's convenient and get the answers you need. We know that privacy is of the utmost importance, so we've taken steps to ensure confidentiality regarding your visits to - and transactions with - this site."

This site includes listings by Services, Directory and Telephone Numbers and Basic Search Function.

Other Internet Resources

Child Welfare Resource Centre
The mission of this Canadian site is "building links in the world of child welfare." The site also includes links to United States.

This site includes Daily News, Bookstore, Chatroom, E-Mail Discussion, Extensive Resource Links.

George Warren Brown School of Social Work
"This site is a service of the GWB School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis."

This site includes Topical Links in Social Work and Social Services.

Social Work Cafe
The Social Work Cafe was established as a "community of social work professionals, educators, and students who believe in the cross-global exchange of information."

This site includes Career Corner, Reading Room, Bulletin Board, Member Homepages.

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