Association of centres for social work (ASCW) / Skupnost Centrov Za Socialno Delo Slovenije (SCSD)

The Community of Social Work Centres was established on the basis of Article 52 of the Institutions Act at the end of 1996 by a resolution of the Assembly of the Community of Social Work Centres of Slovenia. The Community of Social Work Centres unites 16 social work centres in the Republic of Slovenia. ASCW represents centres for social work in relationships with the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, competent ministries, in the Social Chamber of Slovenia and other professional associations and municipalities. It participates in the preparation and enforcement of collective agreements and represents interests of centres for social work, cooperates and communicates the interests of centres in the preparation of the bases for the implementation of activities, as well as in the preparation of guidelines for the implementation of programs, norms, and prices of services. Professionals and directors come together in working groups where they coordinate common guidelines, knowledge bases and protocols. ASCW offers professional support and organizational assistance to centres for social work.