• National Association of Social Workers, 750 First St. NE., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241. Internet: http://www.socialworkers.org

For information on programs and careers in human services, contact:

• Council for Standards in Human Services Education, Harrisburg Area Community College, Human Services Program, One HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999. Internet: http://www.cshse.org

State employment service offices also may be able to provide information on job opportunities in social assistance.

Information on many occupations in social assistance, including the following, may be found in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook:

• Counselors
• Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides
• Personal and home care aides
• Social and human service assistants
• Social workers
• Teachers—adult literacy and remedial and self-enrichment education