The National Stuttering Association (NSA) is a United States support group organization for people who stutter. Its headquarters are in New York City. It was founded by Bob Goldman and Michael Sugarman as the National Stuttering Project in California in 1977. Currently the NSA functions through a system of local sections nationwide. In 2002 it had over 3500 members in 80 local chapters in 50 states. The NSA sponsors regional workshops, youth and family events, and education seminars for speech-language pathologists. It also publishes pamphlets, as booklets about stuttering, as well as newsletters Letting Go, Stutter Buddies (for children), and CARE: Connections, Advocacy, Resources, and Education (for parents).