Mission Statement: Founded in 2017, we are a network of social workers committed to the well-being and the advancement of immigrants and immigrant rights. We believe in a micro, mezzo and macro approach in responding to immigrants’ needs. Together, we envision access to resources for immigrants, an immigration movement where social workers stand strong alongside immigrants and allies at the local, state and federal levels, and collaboration among social workers that includes peer support, and educational opportunities. We are DC metro area based but the group is a national network.
 
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Our Vision: We envision social workers united and engaged in macro, mezzo and micro opportunities to advance immigrant rights.

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How Do We Connect?
Virtually through our list serve, in person in Washington, DC, virtually through video or conference calls. If you are not in DC, we can help you organize Social Workers United for Immigration meetings in your local area. We maintain our community of social workers informed on local and national actions, resources, training opportunities, latest news, free scholarly articles on immigration and more, through list serve updates.

To join our list serve and for questions, send an email to socialworkersforimmigration@gmail.com.  If you would like to volunteer in one of our committees, send us an e-mail to obtain more info.
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History: The idea to connect with other social workers interested in immigration issues emerged when the group's founder, Cheryl A. LICSW, LCSW-C attended a local rally and saw one of her social worker friends there. Together, they wondered how many other social workers were at the rally and wondered what it would look like to be at other actions under a unified social worker banner. The group started with endorsement and back of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Washington, DC Chapter as one of their interest group. The first meeting was held October 3, 2017 at NASW offices in DC. Fifteen social workers participated. Since then, monthly meetings started to be organized under Social Worker United for Immigration. The network is currently independent and partners with social work organizations. Since its first meeting, our network has grown close to 200 people. We have mobilized social workers to attend immigration actions in person and or line and have led advocacy campaigns. Our model is of shared group leadership and we value the contributions of all members involved.

Sample of our work:
https://www.change.org/p/congress-end-government-led-child-abuse-and-neglect