The Mission of NASW Alaska

The mission of the NASW Alaska Chapter is to advance the profession of social work, address the professional needs of a diverse membership and to facilitate change which enhances quality of life and promotes social justice.

NASW Alaska Chapter believes that:

• Each individual has inherent value
• Every person has the right to live in a safe, productive environment
• Social workers have a responsibility to individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and society
• Social workers must promote self-reliance and responsibility
• Social work is hallmarked by professional education and practice wisdom
• Diverse membership strengthens our organization

We believe that the NASW Alaska Chapter, as an organization, has the:

• Responsibility to promote social justice
• Responsibility to recognize and support diversity and build on the strengths of racial, ethnic and cultural diversity
• Responsibility to promote and advance the standing of the social work profession.
• Responsibility to respond to the professional needs of our members
• Obligation to expand and improve continuing professional education and professional development