Greetings Friends, Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of our recent Centennial Summit: Advancing Human Services. On behalf of the NHSA Board of Directors, our staff, our member organizations, and the thousands of partners that make up our vast networks, I am pleased to share with you this summary of […]

We are proud to be celebrating our 100th Anniversary at the National Human Services Assembly! To commemorate a century of service to the sector, the Summit will recognize the sector’s greatest accomplishments, address its most pressing issues, and envision our next 100 years. Join us for exciting and inspiring keynote speakers—such as Dr. Akilah Watkins, President […]

In 1923, executives of twelve leading national social work organizations, who began regular monthly meetings in 1920, formally organized the National Social Work Council (NSWC)—the precursor to today’s National Human Services Assembly. Those visionary leaders saw then what it still true today—human services remains one of the most critical institutions for ensuring Americans can achieve […]

By Monisha Kapila and Victor Valentine Human services have always been at the frontlines of our greatest challenges and are a core foundation to ensuring well-being in our communities. We saw this even more so during the pandemic, when human services never “stayed home.” Frontline human services staff ensured that food pantries and drop-in centers […]