Kansas Chapter is dedicated to helping our members connect, develop professional skills and support your evolving needs.
We do so by providing year-round programming, continuing education programs and leading statewide advocacy efforts.
As the premier social work organization, Kansas Chapter is dedicated to the future and advancement of social workers and the profession. We are leaders in developing and promoting sound practice and policy in the community and legislature. We provide resources for professional development supporting members in building their careers with confidence and success.
“To promote and advocate for the practice and profession of social work...”
Kansas Chapter is the only organization in Kansas that is focused on the practice and profession of social workers. Our primary implementation of this vision is in our mission to protect the Kansas Social Work Practice Act (the law that defines and authorizes our practice as social workers).
focused on the practice and
profession of social work
We are the largest professional voice working on behalf of the profession and practice of social work in Kansas.
In 1974, NASW-KS led the successful effort to secure passage of social work licensing. Kansas was one of the first states in the nation to have licensing at three levels of expertise – baccalaureate (LBSW), the master (LMSW), clinical social work (LSCSW) due to the efforts of
NASW-KS Chapter.
What We've Achieved
NASW-KS continues to be a prime mover in promoting sound social policy reforms in the community and at the Kansas legislature including: