In the United States the professional organization for practicing social workers is the National Association of Social Workers.  NASW provides leadership within the profession at both the state and national levels.  There is a state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers which has its office in Indianapolis with regional subchapters throughout the state.

NASW publishes a monthly journal entitled Social Work, a monthly newspaper which keeps social workers abreast of current events in social work, and sets standards for social practice across the profession and within specific field of practice.  NASW also supports legislation beneficial to social workers and their clients as well as candidates for political office committed to foster social and economic justice.

Social work majors are encouraged to join NASW and to attend local meetings.  Applications can be found on the NASW website at www.socialworkers.org.  Information on the Idniana Chapter of NASW can be found at http://www.naswin.org/.