Social Work Resources

Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a Web-based learning Child Abuse Risk Assessment (CARA) that "provides on-the-job training without the on-the-job risks."

Social workers are trained to help clients with drug and alcohol problems, but that does not mean they are immune from the problems themselves. Twelve percent of social workers in a recent study were at serious risk of alcohol or drug abuse.

Elizabeth Mitchell provides original content on many subjects related to social work.

An excellent comprehensive resource for social workers and other mental health professionals.

is billed as "the only national magazine devoted especially to social work students and recent graduates." You can subscribe from this site and read some articles from back issues. There is also a chat room and a bulletin board

AASW site provides social work resources, membership and information for those wanting to move to Australia to work in the social work field.

The national social work organization providing information on the social work profession.

A site focused on the image of the Social Work profession.

One of the founders of family therapy.

Through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has booklets introducing Do-Not-Resuscitate orders and advance directive booklets.

A collection of aging resourcs from the American Bar Association, including information about advance directives.

CSWE sets the standard for education leading to becoming a social worker.

For Social work students interested in international placements.

From the National Association of Social Workers, a listing of Social Work Journals available.

An online journal as a companion to the full text version.

A publisher of comprehensive licensing review and study guides for social workers.

Commercial site offering study guides and systems for preparing for social work licensure exams. This company offers "scholarships" for their services. For information contact your About Social Work Guide, Liz.

Provides study materials for both the National - Advanced/Clinical/Basic/Intermediate exam and the New Califonia Social Worker Exam.

A UK Care Management Organization. The Association represents a growing number of care advisers and was formed in 1994. Individual organisations felt a strong need for a professional body for this developing service for individuals needing advice on organising their care.

Independent certification program for medical case managers.

From The Health Care Job Store, search for case management jobs and information.

A commercial site offering data on more than 110,000 facilities, services and CEU opportunities.

From RNCaseManger.com, an extensive list from medical glossaries to NCQA standards.

CMSA is a multi-disciplinary international organization.

Commercial site offering case management services, resources, bulletin board and referral information.

Provides effective tools, roles and systems for managing health care. A top consulting firm in the field.

Nursing CEU course article but of interest to medical social workers.

Continuing education information including the "Case Management along the Continuum" Conferences.

GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,000 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate.

A non-partisan grassroots organization advocating fiscal responsibility while maintaining valuable social programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Provides up to date information and ideas about national policy and politics.

AOSW increases awareness about the social, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of cancer patients. 

This association provides a network and sets standards for home health care social workers.

A little true/false quiz to make sure you are ready!