The purpose of the Association of VA Social Workers is to encourage development of comprehensive Social Work services to veteran beneficiaries through education and training, leadership, promotion, and the sharing of information to enhance the effectiveness of Social Work. The Association advocates for the recruitment, retention, and increased recognition of  Social Workers of the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). To accomplish the purpose, the Association collaborates with established social work organizations and other such organizations as relevant to social work practice and social work services in health care settings. Collaboration between members is also essential to achieve the purposes of AVASW.

We welcome your feedback as you look through this website. If you are, or have been, a social worker in the VA System and are not already a member, we hope that you will join us soon.

 
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-Barbara Mikulski