Welcome!
Welcome to the Minnesota School Social Workers Association (MSSWA). For more than 50 years, MSSWA has been a strong, collective voice for school social workers—rooted in advocacy, professional leadership, and a shared commitment to students, families, and communities.
By joining MSSWA, you become part of a supportive professional community that values connection, collaboration, and continued growth. Together, we strengthen our practice, elevate our profession, and advocate for the critical role school social workers play in reducing barriers to student success across Minnesota.​
Why Choose Us?
There are over 1,900 of us in Minnesota. Enjoy the camaraderie of belonging to an association specific to the needs and concerns of School Social Workers. With every School Social Worker in the state of Minnesota joining the movement and providing quality services to Minnesota students, we can make a difference. Lift your voice through MSSWA.
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New to MSSWA? Membership is by open enrollment. Your membership will be current twelve months from the date you join.
If this is your first year of school social work practice, your membership is free. Enroll online.
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✔ Advocate for school social work at the Capitol
✔ Connect with school social workers statewide
✔ Save on conferences & professional learning
✔ Access must-have resources & tools
✔ Stay informed with timely updates
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✔ Explore school social work jobs across MN
✔ Strengthen our collective voice
✔ Be represented at key education tables
✔ Support students, families & the profession
✔ All for just 18¢ a day
Our Partnerships and Coalitions
When you join MSSWA, you become part of a broader professional network beyond Minnesota. Your membership connects you to key partner organizations at the regional and national levels, expanding opportunities for collaboration, advocacy, and professional learning. Through these partnerships, MSSWA strengthens the collective voice of school social workers, shares best practices, and ensures Minnesota school social workers are represented and connected within the larger profession.
Midwest School Social Work Council
The Midwest School Social Work Council (MSSWC) is a collaborative coalition representing eleven Midwestern state school social work associations: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Member states rotate hosting the annual Midwest School Social Work Conference, held each fall.
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The Council is comprised of state association presidents, state consultants (when applicable), and practicing school social workers. Through shared leadership and collaboration, the Council works to strengthen member organizations, promote ongoing communication among state and national school social work organizations, and advance high-quality professional development opportunities across the Midwest.
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Together, the Midwest School Social Work Council supports and advances the school social work profession while fostering connection and collaboration throughout the region.
School Social Work Association of America
The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) was founded in 1994. SSWAA is the only national organization solely dedicated to advancing the profession of School Social Work. The mission of SSWAA is dedicated to promoting the profession of school social work and the professional development of school social workers in order to enhance the educational experience of students and their families.
Coalition of School Social Workers
The Minnesota Coalition of Licensed Social Workers is an organization of professional social work associations. Their mission is to provide advocacy on regulatory and legislative issues which affect professional social work practice, and to promote professional social work standards and identity. Members include:
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Minnesota Association of Black Social Workers
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Minnesota Hmong Social Workers’ Coalition
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Minnesota Nursing Home Social Workers Association
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Minnesota School Social Workers Association
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Minnesota Society for Clinical Social Work
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National Association of Social Workers – Minnesota Chapter
Student Support Personnel Coalition
The Student Support Personnel Coalition is a multidisciplinary partnership of school social workers, school psychologists, school counselors, and school nurses working together to support student success. By addressing social, emotional, mental health, and wellness needs, the coalition works together to reduce barriers to learning. Through a coordinated, systems-based approach, the coalition promotes student well-being and help ensure every child has the support needed to succeed in school and beyond.