The NASW Family wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the family of Mark Battle as we are greatly saddened by the loss of this great social work pioneer. We want to acknowledge his loving wife, NASW Social Work Pioneer® Evelyn Kays-Battle, and extend our deepest...
Month: October 2011
Remembering Mark Battle (1924 – 2011)
The NASW Family wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the family of Mark Battle as we are greatly saddened by the loss of this great social work pioneer. We want to acknowledge his loving wife, NASW Social Work Pioneer® Evelyn Kays-Battle, and extend our deepest...
Affordable Care Act 101
A Conference Call Series Discussing the Benefits and Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Hosted By the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for Faith and Community Leaders Please RSVP by choosing from the dates below. Nov. 1 at 12:30 pm ET Nov....
National Hospice/Palliative Care Month 2011
From NHPCO: November is the best time to thank those who ensure that you provide the best care possible to your patients and families. Celebrate the month by recognizing those who listen and provide hands-on care. Whether they are staff or volunteers, work in the...
White House Immigration Action Update
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Friends: We hope that your fall season has gotten off to a good start! This edition of our Immigration Action Update includes a blog post from Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House Cecilia Muñoz as well as recent...
NASW Supports the End of the War in Iraq
President Obama recently announced that U.S. troops will return home from Iraq by the end of this year. After nearly nine years, the war in Iraq will end. According to the White House, “The war in Iraq came with tremendous cost. More than a million Americans served in...
All Children Matter: How Legal and Social Inequalities Hurt LGBT Families
Please join the Center for American Progress, the Family Equality Council, and the Movement Advancement Project for a special presentation: All Children Matter: How Legal and Social Inequalities Hurt LGBT Families October 25, 2011, 10:00am – 12:00pm Introduction:...
HHS Halts CLASS Act
On Friday, October 15, the Obama administration decided to halt plans to implement the long-term care program created by the 2010 health care law after determining that financing plans were not sufficient. For more information, please click here.