The document provides an overview of the history of the social work profession including key historical figures, events and movements, social work education, and social work member organizations. It covers pioneers like Jane Addams and Jeanette Rankin, the establishment of settlements and organizations like NASW, NACSW, and NABSW, as well as the development of social work education standards and licensure. The table of contents suggests the document will delve into these topics in further detail.

1. History of the Social
Work Profession
Professor Stacy Chase
SOWK 3410: Social Work Foundations
Jessica Zambrano
September 8, 2023

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Table of contents
Social Work Member
Organizations
Social Work Educaction
Events / Movements
Accreditor, Education Policies &
Accredation Standards
Events or movements of
significance to the Social
Work profession
05
Historical Figures
Historical figures of
significance to the Social
Work profession
History of Social
Work Timeline

3. History of Social Work
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4. History of Social Work Timeline
Despite being red,
Mars is actually a
very cold place
Mars
It’s a gas giant and
the biggest planet in
the Solar System
Jupiter
Venus has a
beautiful name, but
it’s terribly hot
Venus
Mercury is the
smallest planet in
the Solar System
Mercury
2017 - 2018 2018 - 2019 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021

5. Historical Figures
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Historical figures of significance to
the Social Work profession

6. Jane Addams (1860 – 1935)
1881
1889
Visited Toynbee Hall, a facility serving the poor in London, with her friend Ellen
Gates Starr
Together with Starr, opened one of the first settlements in the US, Hull House,
to provide services for the immigrant and poor population in the Chicago area
1910 Became first female president of the National Conference of Charities and
Corrections (now known as the National Conference for Social Welfare)
1911 Established the National Federation of Settlements
1919
Began serving a 10-year term as president of the Women’s International League for
Peace and Freedom
1931 Became the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931

7. Jeanette Rankin (1880 – 1973)
1902
1909
Heard a speech delivered by Florence Kelley, executive secretary of the
National Consumers League, which inspired to pursue social work.
Began fellowship with the New York School of Philanthropy later to become
Columbia University School of Social Work
1910 Became executive secretary of the National Consumer League and focused on
issues such as fire protection for factories, sanitary regulations for bakeries, and
legislations to limit working hours for women and children in factories.
1918 Was appointed a member of the New York State Industrial Commission
1932 Became the first woman appointed to the cabinet of a US president
1934 Was appointed to head of Committee on Economic Security and created a blueprint of
legislation that became know as the Social Security Act
1940’s Crafted a significant portion of the New Deal legislation

8. Dorothy Height (1912 – 2010)
1881
1889
Visited Toynbee Hall, a facility serving the poor in London, with her friend Ellen
Gates Starr
Together with Starr, opened one of the first settlements in the US, Hull House,
to provide services for the immigrant and poor population in the Chicago area
1910 Became first female president of the National Conference of Charities and
Corrections (now known as the National Conference for Social Welfare)
1911 Established the National Federation of Settlements
1919
Began serving a 10-year term as president of the Women’s International League for
Peace and Freedom
1931 Became the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize

9. Dorothy Height (1912 – 2010)
1881
1889
Visited Toynbee Hall, a facility serving the poor in London, with her friend Ellen
Gates Starr
Together with Starr, opened one of the first settlements in the US, Hull House,
to provide services for the immigrant and poor population in the Chicago area
1910 Became first female president of the National Conference of Charities and
Corrections (now known as the National Conference for Social Welfare)
1911 Established the National Federation of Settlements
1919
Began serving a 10-year term as president of the Women’s International League for
Peace and Freedom
1931 Became the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize

10. Dorothy Height (1912 – 2010)
1881
1889
Visited Toynbee Hall, a facility serving the poor in London, with her friend Ellen
Gates Starr
Together with Starr, opened one of the first settlements in the US, Hull House,
to provide services for the immigrant and poor population in the Chicago area
1910 Became first female president of the National Conference of Charities and
Corrections (now known as the National Conference for Social Welfare)
1911 Established the National Federation of Settlements
1919
Began serving a 10-year term as president of the Women’s International League for
Peace and Freedom
1931 Became the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize

11. Events / Movements
03
Events or movements of significance
to the Social Work profession

12. Social Work Education
04
The Accreditor, Education Policies &
Accreditation Standards

13. Social Work Education
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Bachelor of Social
Work
Master of Social
Work
LMSW
First Step Second Step Licensure LCSW

14. Social Work Member
Organizations
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15. NASW
 NASW is the largest membership
organization of professional social workers
in the world.
 NASW works to enhance the professional
growth and development of its members,
to create and maintain professional
standards, and to advance sound social
policies.
 Social workers join NASW to advance in
their careers, connect with colleagues, and
protect their practice — all while
advocating for the profession and
important social issues.
Founded in 1955
National Association of Social Workers
National Association of Social Workers. NASW. Retrieved September 6, 2023, from
hrttp://www.socialworkers.org

16. NACSW
 NACSW started as an interdenominational
and international professional association
which grew out of a series of annual
conferences at Wheaton College (Illinois)
 NACSW’s mission is to equip its members
to integrate Christian faith and
professional social work practice.
 Members of NACSW represent a rich
diversity of Christian denominations and
traditions.
Founded in 1950
National American Association of
Christians in Social Work
The North American Association of Christians in Social Work. NACSW. Retrieved September 6, 2023, from
https://www.nacsw.org

17. NABSW
 NABSW is committed to enhancing the
quality of life and empowering people of
African ancestry through advocacy, human
services delivery, and research.
 NABSW is designed to promote the welfare,
survival, and liberation of the Black
Community; and to advocate for social
change at the national, state, and local level.
 NABSW hosts national and international
annual conferences that are open to its
membership and potential members.
Founded in 1968
National Association of Black Social Workers
The National Association of Black Social Workers. NABSW. Retrieved September 6, 2023, from
https://www.nabsw.org

18. Nothing could be worse than the fear
that one had given up too soon, and left one
unexpended effort that might
have saved the world.
— Jane Addams

19. Institution 01
Principal subjects / occupational skills
covered:
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2000-2006

20. Areas of Social Work Practice with Individuals,
Families & Groups
Individual, Family &
Children’s Services
Percentige of Social
Workers in Areas
Healthcare Settings
Mental Health & Substance
Abuse Treatment
All Other Areas
47% 26% 18% 9%
Source: US Deparment of Labor, Bureau of Labos Statistics (BLS), 2018b

21. Social skills
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Mars
It’s a gas giant and
the biggest planet in
the Solar System
Mercury is the
smallest planet in
the Solar System
Venus has a
beautiful name, but
it’s terribly hot
Despite being red,
Mars is actually a
very cold place

22. Venus
Mars
Venus has a beautiful
name, but it’s terribly hot
Despite being red, Mars is
actually a cold place
Mercury
Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun
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23. Computer skills
Venus has a
beautiful name, but
it’s terribly hot
Skill 1
Despite being red,
Mars is actually a
very cold place
Skill 2
Mercury is the
closest planet to
the Sun
Skill 3
Jupiter a gas giant,
the biggest planet in
the Solar System
Skill 4
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24. Volunteer work
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Venus
It’s the biggest planet in
the Solar System
Despite being red, Mars is
actually a cold place
Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun
Venus has a beautiful
name, but it’s terribly hot

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audience’s attention

26. This is a map
Venus
Mercury
Venus has a beautiful
name, but it’s terribly hot
Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun
Mars
Despite being red, Mars is
a very cold place

27. Divide your content
Venus
Mercury
Venus has a beautiful
name and is the second
planet from the Sun
Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun and
the smallest one

28. This is a table
Mass Diameter Surface gravity
Mercury 0.06 0.38 0.38
Mars 0.11 0.53 0.38
Saturn 95.2 9.4 1.16

29. Hobbies
Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn is the ringed one
and a gas giant
Venus has a beautiful
name, but it’s terribly hot
It’s the biggest planet in
the Solar System
Mercury is the closest
planet to the Sun
Neptune
Mars
Neptune is the farthest
planet from the Sun
Despite being red, Mars is
a very cold place
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31. References
Daniels, Patricia E. (2023, April 5). Profile of Jane Addams, Social Reformer and Founder of Hull House.
Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/jane-addams-1779818
The North American Association of Christians in Social Work. NACSW.
Retrieved September 6, 2023, from https://www.nacsw.org