Social Workers Contributions Celebrated

March is National Professional Social Work Month

WASHINGTONThe National Association of Social Workers (NASW) celebrates over 100 years of professional social work in the United States during the month of March.

"Across the nation, the contributions of social workers are being recognized by agencies, community leaders, and government officials," says NASW President Ruth W. Mayden, "This is a wonderful opportunity for us to acknowledge work of these excellent professional social workerswork that often is unnoticed and overlooked. For these social workers, we take the month of March to say thank you and to celebrate these caring and skilled professionals who have helped individuals, families and communities throughout our country and abroad."

Social Workers have become vital contributors in our communities over the last century. They can be found working in schools, hopitals, community mental health centers, correctional facilites and some are even members of Congress.

Professional social workers are the nations largest providers of mental health and therapy services in both rural and urban areas. Social workers provide an important service by being able to coordinate both counseling services with community and environmental resources.

NASW is made up of over 153,000 dedicated and committed professionals who make a real difference in peoples lives everyday. In March, NASW celebrates their contributions.

For more information about social work and National Professional Social Work Month, please contact NASW Public Affairs at 202-336-8228

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 153,000 members. It promotes, develops and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities through its work and through its advocacy.