A message from National NASW:

In the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Haiti this week, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is issuing an alert to its nearly 150,000 members to help support recovery efforts for victims and their families. In disasters such as this, social workers are uniquely suited to assess the disaster environment in a culturally competent manner and to provide leadership in promoting effective disaster relief and recovery efforts.

“Social workers are often among the first to respond to disasters both nationally and abroad,” says Elizabeth Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH, executive director of NASW. “The people of Haiti need our help now more than ever, and we are committed to providing any assistance we can to one of the world’s poorest countries during this terrible tragedy.”

“If you would like to join with your social worker colleagues in the social work response to this disaster, you can donate through the NASW Foundation’s Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund to assist social workers and/or social welfare organizations who can provide help.”

* Donate to The Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund http://www.naswfoundation.org/911.asp
* Donate via our "Social Workers Helping Haiti" Facebook Cause http://apps.facebook.com/causes/432702

NASW recognizes that some of our members and friends have lost loved ones through this tragedy. Our thoughts are with those affected by this disaster.

For additional resources please see below:

• The American Red Cross: Click here

• The White House: Click here

• Mayor's Office: Click here

• International Rescue Committee: Click here

• The Center for International Disaster Information: Click here

• Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief: Click here

• The American Red Cross: Click here

• Kids In Distressed Situations: Click here

• UNICEF: Click here

• Red Cross needs Creole speaking volunteers for a 24 hour PHONE BANK! CALL B. WILFORD @ 305-776-6900

• Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at 888-407-4747

• American Jewish World Service: Click here

Information from Homeland Security

Thank you for the display of compassion and generosity toward the Haitian
people and know this will be instrumental in continuing to help during this disaster. If you are looking for way to help, the most effective way to support the individuals and families of Haiti is through cash donations and support in locating family members. LOCATING FAMILY MEMBERS:

The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747.

DONATIONS: Cash donations allow for voluntary organizations to quickly pay for response and recovery efforts, and quickly provide direct financial assistance to disaster survivors to meet their own needs. Those interested in making contributions to help the victims in Haiti can do the following:

1. For those looking for additional opportunities to donate to organizations involved in recovery efforts in Haiti following the devastating earthquake that struck near Port au Prince on Jan 12, 2010, you may contact the Center for International Disaster Information.

2. For those interested in learning more about how best to donate or provide assistance in Haiti click here. You can also go to www.fema.gov for more information

3. Additionally, interested donors can visit www.interaction.org to obtain a list of credible responding agencies for international emergencies and www.give.org to get valuable information on making informed decisions when supporting charities. In addition, donors can visit www.globalgiving.org