SSWAA is invested in the success of the profession at the state and national levels and therefore, has active collaboration with state associations who are affiliate partners with SSWAA.  SSWAA hosts the Annual Delegate Assembly (DA) meeting which is a forum each year for state input on issues in the field, suggested goals and priorities for SSWAA’s consideration, a voice to SSWAA in decision making, and a setting for states to support and learn from one another. SSWAA also provides support to state associations through bi-annual summer leadership trainings, as well as developed the opportunity for formal state affiliations with state school social work associations.