Coalition of Black Social Workers
A Swahili proverb states, “Unity is strength, division is weakness.” The Coalition of Black Social Workers has identified the need for black social workers to unite and strengthen our community. The coalition would like to thank you for applying for membership. Your membership is vital to the community of black social workers in Nashville and beyond. Your expertise, vision, and willingness to support the field of social work will empower those who are currently professionals in the field and those who aspire to become a social worker.
Membership has its benefits, but many people will benefit from your membership.

Mission: The Coalition of Black Social Workers exists to engage, connect, and empower Black social work students and professionals in the community, with the goal of increasing awareness about issues specific to the Black community and cultivating a network of support.

CBSW Membership is open to all individuals who hold a BSW, MSW, DSW, or PhD in social work and is available at two distinct levels.  

FULL CBSW Membership (this level is for students and professionals who are of African descent and hold a BSW, MSW, DSW, or PhD in social work)  
Full Membership benefits are as follows:
• Mentoring opportunities
• Closed student group discussions for connection, support, and empowerment
• Ability to run for an officer in the CBSW student group
• Ability to serve as a CBSW Board Member
• Access to closed CBSW Facebook Group  

FRIEND of the CBSW (this level is for students and professionals who are not of African descent and hold a BSW, MSW, DSW, or PhD in social work)  
Friend Membership benefits are as follows:
• Access to CBSW trainings, conference, and other educational opportunities
• Student participation in Social Justice Field Trips
• Providing requested support from the Full CBSW Members
• Access to CBSW Facebook Page and Instagram account

PARTNER of the CBSW (this level is for those STUDENTS of any nationality or discipline who are passionate about social justice issues, social work values, and amplifying the work of Black social workers):
At the Campus Chapter level, Partner Benefits are as follow:
•    Access to CBSW trainings, conference, and other educational opportunities
•    Student participation in Social Justice Field Trips
•    Providing requested support from the Full CBSW Members
•    Access to CBSW Facebook Page and Instagram account

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Email *
Preferred Pronouns
Full Name *
Type of Membership *
For Friends of the CBSW, why do you wish to become a member?
Professional Status *
Current City, State *
Education (Current School or Social Work Alma Mater) *
Highest SW Degree *
Professional Credentials
Place of Employment (Professionals Only)
Fields of Interest in Social Work Practice *
Email Address *
For Professionals Only:  Do you have any interest in serving as a mentor for future/current social workers?
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For Professionals Only:  Do you offer supervision for licensure?
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For New SW Professionals Only (Less than 2 years post-grad):  Would you like to have a mentor?
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For Students Only:  Expected date of graduation?
For Students Only:  Would you like a mentor?
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Have you joined our closed facebook group?   *
Thank you for completing our application!  For questions, email cfoster@thecbsw.org.
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