The New Social Worker Online (http://www.socialworker.com/websites.htm)
This online companion to the New Social Worker has a links to many social work organizations and agencies.
Social Work Subject Guides—Columbia University (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/socwk/guides/index.html)
Columbia University’s Social Work Subject Guides include links to resources on a variety of social work-related areas, including gerontology, child welfare, and health policy legislation.
American Public Human Services Association (http://www.aphsa.org/Home/home_news.asp)
APHSA site provides links to publications, relevant news updates, issues & policy, and conferences.
Center for Human Potential and Public Policy (http://harrisschool.uchicago.edu/chppp/)
The Center for Human Potential and Public Policy conducts research on policy related to the development of children and their families, education, poverty, and other related areas.
Center for Law and Social Policy (http://www.clasp.org/)
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a national non-profit that works to improve the lives of low-income people. Site provides resources on child welfare, welfare policy, workforce development, and several other topics.
Center for Research on Youth and Social Policy: http://www.sp2.upenn.edu/crysp/index.html
CRYSP is part of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work and it is an applied research center providing information and suggested solutions about problems faced by youth and social systems. Site includes links to many of the center’s publications.
Center on Fathers, Families, and Public Policy (CFFPP): http://www.cffpp.org/
CFFPP is focused on barriers faced by never-married, low- income fathers and their families. Site provides resources focusing on policy research, provides technical assistance, training, and public education.
Child Welfare League of America (http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/)
Site focuses on information on legislation and issues of interest to CWLA membership.
Economic Success Clearinghouse (http://www.financeproject.org/irc/win.asp)
Economic Success Clearinghouse (formerly the Welfare Information Network) connects visitors to resources about effective policies, programs and financing strategies that help low-income and working poor families.
General Accounting Office (GAO) (http://www.gao.gov/)
Site provides both summaries and full text files of reports and testimony dating back to fiscal year 1979. GAO posts full-text files on its website daily, often within 24 hours of when a report or testimony is publicly released.
Institute for Women's Policy Research (http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm)
This organization is devoted to issues that are relevant to women and their families. There are links to the institute's research and public policy areas such as poverty, welfare and income security, work and family, and the status of women in the states.
Joint Center for Poverty Research (http://www.jcpr.org/)
JCPR studies the causes of poverty and inequality in America and the effectiveness of policies to reduce poverty. Areas of research include the changing labor market, family functioning and the well-being of children, and the impact of urban poverty. The JCPR site provides access to many working papers, policy briefs, and research summaries.
National Center for Children in Poverty (http://www.nccp.org/)
The mission of this nonpartisan policy organization is to "identify and promote strategies that prevent child poverty in the United States and that improve the lives of low-income children and families." Site contains access to fact sheets, issue briefs, state data tools, and many other useful resources.
Public Agenda Online (http://www.publicagenda.org/)
Public Agenda is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public opinion research and citizen education organization, focusing on "school and health care reform, national security, AIDS, crime, economic competitiveness and the environment" in well-balanced reports and research studies.
Center on Urban Poverty and Social Change (http://povertycenter.cwru.edu/)
The Center on Urban Poverty and Social Change seeks to address the problems of persistent and concentrated urban poverty and is dedicated to understanding how social and economic changes affect low-income communities, and how living in these communities affects the well-being of their residents.
Joint Center for Poverty Research (http://www.jcpr.org/)
JCPR studies the causes of poverty and inequality in America and the effectiveness of policies to reduce poverty. Areas of research include the changing labor market, family functioning and the well-being of children, and the impact of urban poverty. The JCPR site provides access to many working papers, policy briefs, and research summaries.
National Center for Children in Poverty (http://www.nccp.org/)
The mission of this nonpartisan policy organization is to "identify and promote strategies that prevent child poverty in the United States and that improve the lives of low-income children and families." Site contains access to fact sheets, issue briefs, state data tools, and many other useful resources.
National Coalition for the Homeless (http://www.nationalhomeless.org/)
National advocacy organization working to end homelessness. Provides information on homelessness and related issues, as well as links to state & local resources.
Poverty Guidelines—Research & Measurement (http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/poverty.shtml)
Site contains the 2008 HHS poverty guidelines and other resources.
Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/county.html)
State-level estimates of poverty, from the Census Bureau.
Administration on Aging (AOA) (http://www.aoa.gov/)
Part of HHS, the AOA develops polices, plans, and programs that promote the welfare of the elderly. It also supports a nationwide aging network that provides services to the elderly.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) (http://www.aarp.org/)
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. The AARP site features sections on current legislation and elections, in add as well as policy and research.
AARP’s AgeSource Worldwide (http://www.aarp.org/research/agesource/)
AgeSource Worldwide describes clearinghouses, databases, libraries, directories, statistical resources, bibliographies and reading lists, texts, and Web "metasites" focusing on aging and allied subjects.
Family Caregiver Alliance (http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp)
Founded in 1977, Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. Site provides links to public policy & research, fact sheets, caregiving information, and more.
Gerontological Society of America (http://www.geron.org/)
The Gerontological Society of America is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.
Institute of Gerontology (Wayne State University) (http://www.iog.wayne.edu/)
The mission of the IOG is to increase knowledge about aging, improve the practice of gerontology, and influence public policy. The site includes GeroWeb, an online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and others interested in aging and older individuals.
The Resource Directory for Older People (http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/How_To_Find/ResourceDirectory/resource_directory.asp)
A cooperative effort of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Administration on Aging (AoA), the Resource Directory for Older People is intended to serve a wide audience including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging.
US Census Bureau—Age Data (http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age.html)
Features census data about the older (55+) and elderly (65+) populations on the national, state, and county levels, including surveys, estimates, and future projections.
Center on Fathers, Families, and Public Policy (CFFPP) (http://www.cffpp.org/index.html)
CFFPP is focused on barriers faced by never-married, low- income fathers and their families. Site provides resources focusing on policy research, provides technical assistance, training, and public education.
Center for Research on Youth and Social Policy (http://www.ssw.upenn.edu/crysp/)
CRYSP is part of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work and it is an applied research center providing information and suggested solutions about problems faced by youth and social systems. Site includes links to many of the center’s publications.
Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov/)
Gateway provides a keyword-searchable database related to child abuse and child welfare topics, in addition to links to prevention resources; national organizations; federal agencies, and funding sources.
Child Welfare League of America (http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/)
Site focuses on information on legislation and issues of interest to CWLA membership.
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) (http://www.childrensdefense.org/site/PageServer)
The CDF’s No Child Left Behind mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. The CDF site provides visitors with links to publications, resources, and program information.
National Association of Counsel for Children (http://www.naccchildlaw.org/)
The National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) is a non-profit child advocacy and professional membership association. The NACC is dedicated to providing high quality legal representation for children. The site provides information on training & technical assistance; children & the law; and policy advocacy.
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (http://www.teenpregnancy.org/)
The goal of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy by one-third between 2006 and 2015. The site provides extensive links for teens, parents, and professionals, in addition to state & national information, bibliographies, fact sheets, and more.
National Head Start Association (NHSA) (http://www.nhsa.org/about/index.htm)
The NHSA is a private not-for-profit membership organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. The association’s website research, programs, professional development, and advocacy.
America’s Children (http://www.childstats.gov/americaschildren/)
An annual report prepared by the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics.
Census 2000 Gateway (http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html)
Gateway to Census 2000 data and resources.
Child Trends Databank (http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/)
Tracking 70 indicators of child well-being, this site provides the latest trends in the categories of health, social/emotional development, income and work, education, demographics, and family/community.
Child Welfare League of America—National Data Analysis System—Data & Statistics (http://ndas.cwla.org/data_stats/)
The National Data Analysis System (NDAS) provides access to all states' child welfare and related data for the most recent years available.
Education Statistics at a Glance (http://nces.ed.gov/edstats/)
Web publications from the National Center for Education Statistics, including The Condition of Education and Youth Indicators 1996, which are full-text and searchable.
Fast Stats A to Z (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/)
Health and general demographic statistics on topics such as alcohol use, divorce, and mental health.
Fedstats (http://www.fedstats.gov/)
A gateway to statistics from over 100 federal agencies. Makes it easy to find numbers collected by the federal government "without having to know in advance which agency produces them."
Historical US Census Data Browser (http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/)
Demographic and economic data by state and county from 1790 to 1960.
Kids Count (http://www.aecf.org/MajorInitiatives/KIDSCOUNT.aspx)
Complete online data from the 2006 Kids Count Data Book, which measures the educational, social, economic, and physical well-being of children in the United States as a whole and by individual states.
National Center for Children in Poverty Data Wizards (http://www.nccp.org/wizard/wizard.cgi)
Site provides quick, customizable statistical data including polices demographics, economic conditions, and family resources across all 50 states.
US Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/)
Social, demographic, and economic information and statistics.
IFSW National Codes of Ethics (http://www.ifsw.org/en/p38000194.html)
Links to National Codes of Ethics of Social Work adopted by IFSW Member organizations. The Codes of Ethics are in the national languages of the different countries.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)—Practice (http://www.naswdc.org/practice/)
This site includes NASW’s recommended standards for professional practice. Featured here are standards on cultural competence, personnel work, clinical practice, school social work, case management, and work with adolescents. The practice site also includes standards for social work in specific settings such as medical hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, and nephrology settings.
Social Work Access Network (SWAN) (http://cosw.sc.edu/swan/)
The SWAN website, from the University of South Carolina College of Social Work, provides social workers with valuable online tools, including links to social work publications, organizations, and conferences.
Administration for Children & Families (ACF) (http://www.acf.hhs.gov/)
This HHS agency is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. Site provides resources, research, and publications related to children and families.
Administration on Aging (AOA) (http://www.hhs.gov/aging/index.shtml)
Part of HHS, the AOA develops polices, plans, and programs that promote the welfare of the elderly. It also supports a nationwide aging network that provides services to the elderly.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (http://www.ahrq.gov/)
This HHS agency conducts scientific research that provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes, access, quality and cost, and use.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) (http://cms.hhs.gov/ )
Formerly the Health Care Financing Administration, the centers administer Medicare and Medicaid programs and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov/)
Gateway provides a keyword-searchable database related to child abuse and child welfare topics, in addition to links to prevention resources; national organizations; federal agencies, and funding sources.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (http://www.hrsa.gov/ )
The mission of the HRSA is to assure the availability of quality health care to low- income, uninsured, isolated, vulnerable and special needs populations. Key programs include HIV/AIDS services, maternal and child health, and rural health policy.
HUDUSER (http://www.huduser.org/)
HUDUSER, the “go-to” source for housing research and information, contains over 800 publications and datasets for users.
NIAAA Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database (http://etoh.niaaa.nih.gov/)
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism maintains a database called ETOH that contains over 110,000 records consisting of citations and abstracts of books, articles, dissertations, and conference reports related to alcoholism and alcohol abuse.
Office of Community Planning and Development (http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/index.cfm)
The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CPD website features recent news about new government-funded housing projects and programs; resources for community development; and an extensive library of publications and reports related to community development.
Office of Human Services Policy (HSP) (http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/index.shtml)
This office focuses on welfare, poverty, service delivery issues, data for research, and policies affecting children, youth and families. It is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation, HHS. Site contains links to publications and legislative developments.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (http://www.samhsa.gov/)
SAMHSA is the HHS agency that focuses on the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and mental disorders. Included are links to statistics and data, workplace resources, mental health services, and addiction treatment.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (http://www.hhs.gov/)
HHS is the US government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The HHS site includes links and information to more than 300 programs that cover a wide spectrum of activities, including health and social science research; disease prevention; food & drug safety; Medicare & Medicaid; and much more.
U.S. Office of Community Services (http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ocs/)
The Office of Community Services, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children & Families Division, has a website that includes a series of fact sheets about various OCS programs, including food and nutrition, empowerment zones and enterprise communities, family violence prevention, and funding opportunities.
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABE) (http://abecsw.org/)
The ABE presents the Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) to advanced clinical social workers. The site has a directory of BCD social workers and information about a scholarship program for students.
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists & Social Workers (AASCIPSW) (http://www.aascipsw.org)
AASCIPSW is an organization of psychologists and social workers who provide for the emotional, behavioral and psychosocial care of persons affected by spinal cord impairment (SCI). Site has conference information, in addition to links to publication lists & resources.
Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA) (http://www.acosa.org/)
ACOSA is a membership organization for community organizers, activists, nonprofit administrators, community builders, policy practitioners, students and educators. Site provides links to bibliographies, reports, online syllabi, standards for practice, and conference information.
Association of Oncology Social Work (http://www.aosw.org/)
Site provides links to news & information; information for professionals & consumers; online courses; and grants & awards.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (http://www.aswb.org/)
The ASWB is the association of boards that regulate social work. The site contains information on social work licensing & examination information, contact information for state social work boards, and links to continuing education resources, in addition to other resources.
Clinical Social Work Federation (http://www.cswf.org/)
The Clinical Social Work Federation is a confederation of 31 state societies for clinical social work. The site includes links to conferences & workshops, websites of interest, and legislative updates.
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (http://www.cswe.org)
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is a nonprofit national association representing over 3,000 individual members as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. Site offers information on accreditation, in addition to links to news, resources, and projects.
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) (http://www.ifsw.org/intro.html)
The IFSW is a global organization 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 organizations. The IFSW website offers links to resources, activities, and international jobs.
Latino Social Workers Organization (LSWO) (http://www.lswo.org/)
The LSWO is a progressive social work organization and is a leader in the development of recruitment and retention strategies over the last ten years. The website provides links to events & news and a job bank, as well as links for students, professionals, and educators.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (http://www.socialworkers.org)
NASW is a professional organization for social workers. The organization’s website includes information on advocacy activities, practice issues, credentials, job openings, and continuing education.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (http://www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm)
Site contains resources for professionals, which includes conference information, research & statistics, and career information for members.
North American Association for Christian Social Workers (NACSW) (http://www.nacsw.org/)
NACSW provides links to resources, conference information, and members-only chatrooms and listservs.
School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) (http://www.sswaa.org/)
SSWAA site provides links to publications, conferences, and legislative advocacy.
Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) (http://www.sswr.org/)
SSWR is a professional membership society for social workers who are interested in research. The site provides links to news, resources, conference information, and employment.
SocialWork.Com (http://www.socialwork.com/)
This site has job listings for a variety of agencies across the country dealing with mental health. List for jobs are arranged by state.
Social Work and Social Services Jobs Online (http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/jobs/links.html)
This site is sponsored by the Career Services Office at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University and includes links to job postings in areas such as mental health, social and economic development, gerontology, children, youth, & families, volunteer and services organizations, and academia.
