Social Services Trade Associations

American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)

The leading national trade association for disability service providers, advocating on policy and sharing solutions so community-based organizations can support people with I/DD to live included lives. Membership: 2,500+ provider organizations.

https://www.ancor.org Membership: 2,500

Association of Children's Residential & Community Services (ACRC)

An international association that advances best practices for children’s residential and community-based behavioral health services through training, research, and advocacy. Membership: 200+ organizations and child‑serving systems.

https://togetherthevoice.org Membership: 200

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA)

The national membership office for the Catholic Charities network, supporting diocesan agencies with advocacy, disaster response, and practice resources to serve people in need. Membership: 168 agencies.

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Membership: 168

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)

A century‑old coalition of child- and family‑serving public and private agencies focused on standards, practice improvement, and federal advocacy in child welfare. Membership: ~800 agencies.

https://www.cwla.org Membership: 800

Citygate Network

A North American network of faith‑based missions and ministries addressing homelessness, addiction, and poverty through services and advocacy. Membership: 315+ member organizations.

https://www.citygatenetwork.org Membership: 315

Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ)

A nationwide coalition of State Advisory Groups (SAGs) and allies advancing fair and effective juvenile justice policy and practice; provides training, convenings, and federal advocacy. Membership: 56 SAGs (states/territories/DC).

https://juvjustice.org Membership: 56

Family Focused Treatment Association (FFTA)

The only North American association dedicated to family‑focused treatment services (e.g., treatment foster care), offering standards, training, and policy advocacy. Membership: nearly 500 agencies.

https://www.ffta.org Membership: 470

LeadingAge

The national association of nonprofit aging‑services providers (housing, home- and community‑based services, nursing homes, PACE, etc.) offering advocacy, education, and networking. Membership: 5,400+ organizations.

https://leadingage.org Membership: 5,400

Lutheran Services in America

A network office for 300 Lutheran health and human service organizations collaborating on policy advocacy, innovation, and practice to improve community well‑being. Membership: 300 organizations.

https://lutheranservices.org Membership: 300

Meals on Wheels America

The national association for senior nutrition programs delivering meals and social connection; provides grants, training, research, and federal advocacy. Membership: 1,000+ local programs.

https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org Membership: 1,000

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)

The membership association for the 56 Governor‑appointed State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, supporting inclusion, self‑determination, and systems change. Membership: 56 councils.

https://nacdd.org Membership: 56

National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)

The leading U.S. trade association for home care and hospice, representing providers with advocacy before Congress/CMS, compliance guidance, and education. Membership: ~33,000 organizations.

https://nahc.org Membership: 33,000

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

The world’s largest professional association for social workers, providing ethics standards, continuing education, practice resources, and policy advocacy. Membership: ~120,000 professionals.

https://www.socialworkers.org Membership: 120,000

National Community Action Partnership (NCAP)

The national hub for America’s Community Action Agencies, offering training, technical assistance, and advocacy to strengthen local anti‑poverty services. Membership: 1,000+ Community Action Agencies and partners.

https://communityactionpartnership.com Membership: 1,000

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

The national membership organization for community‑based mental health and substance use treatment providers; drives policy change, capacity building, and Mental Health First Aid. Membership: 3,200+ organizations.

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org Membership: 3,200

National Head Start Association (NHSA)

The national voice of the Head Start and Early Head Start community, advancing policy, workforce development, and program excellence. Membership: 1,600 Head Start/Early Head Start grant recipients (programs).

https://nhsa.org Membership: 1,600

National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

Represents the state and territorial coalitions against domestic violence; provides policy advocacy, technical assistance, and national initiatives to strengthen survivor services. Membership: 56 coalitions.

https://nnedv.org Membership: 56

Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA)

A membership network of Jewish human service agencies in the U.S., Canada, and Israel, providing sector advocacy, shared services, grants, and professional development. Membership: 170+ agencies.

https://www.networkjhsa.org Membership: 170

Social Current

Formed from the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and COA Accreditation, this network partner supports and amplifies human and social service organizations with accreditation, consulting, learning, and federal advocacy. Membership: 1,800+ organizations.

https://www.social-current.org Membership: 1,800

USAging

The national association for Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American aging programs; advances policy, innovation, and capacity for home- and community‑based aging services. Membership: at least 887 entities (617 AAAs + 270+ Title VI programs).

https://usaging.org Membership: 887