Professional Societies & Associations

WE ADVANCE A CHILD CARE SYSTEM THAT EFFECTIVELY SERVES ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OUR WORK IS STRENGTHENED BY A NATIONAL NETWORK OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES AND DIVERSE MEMBERS AND PARTNERS.

CSWE IS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ENSURE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION FOR A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THAT PROMOTES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE (SEE SCHEDULE O)INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AS WELL AS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION. FOUNDED IN 1952, THIS PARTNERSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES, AND PRIVATE CITIZENS IS RECOGNIZED BY THE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION AS THE SOLE ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE COUNTRY. CSWE PURSUES THIS MISSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION BY SETTING AND MAINTAINING NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR BACCALAUREATE AND MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN SOCIAL WORK, BY PROMOTING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, BY ENGAGING IN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS, AND BY ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

THE NETWORK IS AN INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MORE THAN 170 NON PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND ISRAEL. ITS MEMBERS PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE, CAREER, EMPLOYMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND SENIORS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND CAREGIVERS.THE NETWORK STRIVES TO BE THE LEADING VOICE FOR THE JEWISH HUMAN SERVICE SECTOR. AS THE GO-TO RESOURCE FOR ADVOCACY, BEST PRACTICES, INNOVATION AND RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS, THE NETWORK STRENGTHENS AGENCIES SO THEY CAN BETTER SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Association of Gospel Rescue Missions exists to provide the vision, education, training, resources, guidance, representation, and nexus for missions and kindred ministries that are moving people in destitute conditions or desperate situations from human suffering to human flourishing through the process of gospel-powered life transformation.

NCSEA serves child support professionals, agencies, and strategic partners worldwide through professional development, communications, public awareness, and advocacy to enhance the financial, medical and emotional support that parents provide for their children.

PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND SHELTERED WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES.

AHEAD is a non-profit organization of professionals committed to promoting a full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities, and to providing vital resources for promoting excellence through education, communication, and training.

PAR'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES TO PENNSYLVANIANS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND/OR AUTISM.

THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND MAINTAINS FUNDS, OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND TO USE AND APPLY THE WHOLE OF THE INCOME THERE FROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF, EXCLUSIVELY TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS IN THEIR BEHALF; TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH RELATED TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO ADVISE AND AID PARENTS IN THE SOLUTION OF THEIR PROBLEMS AND TO COORDINATE THEIR EFFORTS AND ACTIVITIES; TO DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEMS OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY THE PUBLIC; TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND RELIGIOUS AGENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL GROUPS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THESE ENDS; TO ASSOCIATE WITH AND SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE STATE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS; TO PROMOTE THE COMMON CAUSE; TO SERVE LOCALLY AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR GATHERING AND GIVING OUT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND HELPING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT IS EDUCATED, SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

SUPPORT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THE ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A VOICE FOR ITS MEMBERS IN ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILILES AND COMMUNITIES IN TENNESSEE.