Our Mission

The Association of State and Territorial Public Health Social Work is dedicated to the optimal social functioning of individuals and families through education, communication, and advocacy with the following objectives:

To develop and maintain a broad-based membership comprised of persons interested in public health social work from throughout the United States and Territories
To support a forum for the exchange of ideas, information sharing, and discussion of mutual concerns among social workers in public health
To promote improved social work practices affecting clients
To advocate for public health policy that improves the lives of families and communities

Our Vision

In affiliation of ASTHO and in collaboration with other public health and social work organizations, ASTPHSW will take a leadership role in promoting health policy and practices consistent with the principles and values of public health social work.

Our Strategic Direction

Advocates for health policies consistent with public health social work principles and values.
Advocate for practices consistent with public health social work principles and values.
Strengthen strategic partnerships.
Market ASTPHSW’s leadership.
Strengthen ASTPHSW membership.
Strengthen ASTPHSW infrastructure.