To advance pediatric psychosocial oncology care through clinical social work practice, research, advocacy, education, and program development.
APOSW Goals
To advocate and develop policies nationally and internationally that will enhance the lives of children with cancer and their families
To provide clinical interventions and develop programs that will enrich the lives of children with cancer and their families
To collaborate with related organizations to achieve the purposes and goals of the Association and the psychosocial needs of patients and their families
To promote the professional and ethical standards of pediatric oncology social work
To advance the psychosocial well being of patients and their families by conducting/developing research in pediatric oncology
To conduct evidenced based practice that will enhance the quality of life of children with cancer and their families
To cultivate communication thorough education and networking with the childhood cancer community
