Gateway to Social Work Licensing

Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners

18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

phone: 225.756.3470 | 800.521.1941 | fax: 225.756.3472

The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners intends to promulgate new rules to support changes to legislation enacted by Act 436. (Click HERE to view document) A public hearing will be held on March 28, 2008, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the board office located at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. Written comments can be received by the board until the close of business on March 28, 2008.

Welcome to the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners. The purpose of this site is to exchange informational resources with the Louisiana social work community. Within this website you will find important and relevant news about changes in social work licensing, specific information and applications for those seeking licensure, our Newsletter, information on current Board and Staff members, important literature, and links to other relevant web sites.

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Contact Information

Telephone: 225.756.3470 or 800.521.1941

FAX: 225.756.3472

Postal address
18550 Highland Road, Suite B

Baton Rouge, LA 70809
map to office in PDF format

Electronic addresses
Email: socialwork@labswe.org
Website: www.labswe.org

Our Mission

The legislature declares that, in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state against unauthorized, unqualified and improper practice of social work, it is necessary that a proper regulatory authority be established and adequately provided for.

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