Who We Are
The New York Public Welfare Association was founded in 1869 as the first public welfare association in the United States. It independently represents all of New York's 58 local social services districts. The Association fulfills a key public role while presenting a variety of opportunities to exchange ideas, develop new initiatives, and refine existing programs and services. The NYPWA is an active partner with government agencies, associations, and community organizations.
Mission:
The New York Public Welfare Association, Inc. is a dynamic partnership of local social services districts dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of social welfare policy, so that it is accountable to taxpayers and protective of vulnerable people. NYPWA provides information, policy analysis, and technical assistance to federal, state, and local policy makers and direct support to districts.
Vision:
The New York Public Welfare Association, through its leadership, expertise and the influence of its membership, plays a crucial role in shaping social policy in New York State.
Winter Conference 2025
Moving & Seeing Beyond the Tradition
January 28-31, 2025
NYPWA 2025 Winter Conference: Sponsors-Exhibitors- Advertisement Information
NYPWA 2025 Winter Conference Evaluation Form
NYPWA 2025 Winter Moderator Evaluation Form
NYPWA 2025 Winter Conference: Sponsors-Exhibitors- Advertisement List
Summer Conference 2024
Refresh, Renew, & Refocus
July 14-17, 2024
Program Brochure
NYPWA 2024 Summer Conference Continuing Legal Education Materials
NYPWA 2024 Summer Conference Evaluation Form
NYPWA 2024 Summer Moderator Evaluation Form
NYPWA 2024 Winter Conference: Sponsors-Exhibitors- Advertisement List
NYPWA 2024 Summer Sponsors-Exhibitors-Advertisement Evaluation Form
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NYPWA 2024 Summer Conference - Downtown Saratoga Parking
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