At USSWA, we are passionately dedicated to strengthening the school social work profession across Utah by fostering collaboration, professional development, and advocacy. Since our founding in November 2022, our vibrant community has grown, united by a shared commitment to supporting students and school communities.
We provide valuable resources, networking opportunities, and continuing education, offering five CEU events annually for members and nonmembers. We successfully reinvest in our organization through strategic fundraising efforts, covering startup costs, marketing initiatives, and member incentives to ensure sustainable growth and meaningful impact.
Our mission is clear and resolute: to advocate for the essential role of school social workers, support professionals in the field, and equip them with the tools and guidance they need to thrive. We firmly believe every student in Utah deserves access to the expertise and compassionate care of a dedicated school social worker.
Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned practitioner, USSWA empowers and supports you at every stage of your career. Join us in our collective journey to elevate school social work and effect lasting change for students, families, and schools across our great state!
Our Vision:
Advocate and collaborate to bring innovation to school social work in the state of Utah.
Our Mission:
Advocate for the importance of school social workers, support school social workers who are in the field, and provide guidelines and innovative tools to officer continued progress in the field of school social work. We believe every student in the state of Utah should have access to the support of a school social worker.