NASW is the largest professional association for social workers in the United States, with more than 100,000 members nationwide and over 1,000 in Louisiana. When you join NASW, you automatically gain membership at the national, state, and local levels — no separate fees required.
As a Louisiana member, you have access to local education and networking opportunities, including one of the largest annual social work conferences in the country. NASW-LA provides high-quality, approved CE offerings statewide and offers many ways to strengthen your professional and leadership skills through involvement at the regional, state, and national levels. Membership also connects you to a strong professional network and gives you a voice in legislative issues that impact the profession and the communities we serve.
Additional benefits include access to NASW’s liability insurance options, career support through NASW JobLink, state and national newsletters, and a quarterly professional journal where members can publish their work. Members also receive exclusive discounts on workshops, conferences, travel, and more.