WHAT IS THE NOVA SCOTIA ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS?

ABSW is a volunteer charitable organization consisting of Black Social Workers and Human Service Workers throughout the Province. ABSW was originally formed in Montreal, Canada in 1977. A group started in Nova Scotia in 1979, with a membership of 4. ABSW was reactivated in 1987, and now has a growing membership. ABSW is connected to the National Association of Black Social Workers Inc., which was formed in 1968. Its' head office is in Washington, D.C.

 THE OBJECTIVES OF ABSW ARE AS FOLLOWS:

a. To provide a structure and forum through which Black Social Workers and workers in related fields of the Human Services can exchange ideas, offer services and develop programs in the interest of the Black community and the community at large.

b. To work in cooperation with other agencies to assist in supporting or sponsoring community development projects and programs which serve the interest of the Black community and the community at large.

c. To examine, develop, sponsor, and support social work programs that provide direct service or assistance to individuals, families and/or groups in the Black community.

d. To act as a resource to those working in the interest of the Black Community.

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