Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

NASW-VT is one of 55 NASW chapters and represents the interests of professionally trained social workers in the State of Vermont and advocates for positive social change.