"Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization of professional social workers in the world, with over 153,000 members in 55 chapters. The New Jersey Chapter, with over 7,600 members, is the major professional social work organization in the state. NASW is committed to advancing professional social work practice and the profession; and to promoting human rights, social and economic justice, and unimpeded access to services for everyone. Its members work in a broad range of settings including hospitals and other health care settings, community agencies, government, academia, business, nursing homes, schools, and private practice."