The National Association of Social Workers Alabama Chapter (NASW-AL) is affirmed in its position regarding the necessity of equity in representation for Alabamians by our elected congressional officials. Today’s landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case...
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NASW-Alabama Chapter Applauds SCOTUS Decision Affirming Provisions of Voting Rights Act
Today is a day of exaltation for many but should also illuminate the need for intentional engagement and political participation, irrespective of race and in the interest of equity for all Alabamians.
U.S. Supreme Court takes up case concerning rights of gays, lesbians to foster children
The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 4 will begin hearing arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia concerning the rights of gays and lesbians to foster children. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and several other child welfare/adoption organizations,...
NASW officials take part in Joe Biden for President Campaign Fundraiser
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) officials joined a Joe Biden for President Campaign Zoom Call campaign fundraiser event on Oct. 29. NASW CEO Angelo McClain, NASW Deputy Director of Programs Anna Mangum, and Director of Public Policy Sarah Butts took part...
Senate panel votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court – NASW concerned health care for millions now at risk
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today voted to confirm of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court and advance it to the full Senate for a floor vote. It is almost assured that the Senate will vote in her favor. The National Association of Social Workers...
NASW distressed Supreme Court pick could have devastating impact on Affordable Care Act
By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBANational Association of Social Workers Human Rights and Social Justice ConsultantNominating a candidate for a lifetime appointment to this nation’s highest court during this electoral period undermines the democratic process. With polls showing...
NASW mourns the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NASW mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the most iconic figures of our times. America has lost a towering human rights figure and champion of women’s rights. Our thoughts are with her family, close colleagues and friends, and...
A Poem: The Foster Adolescent
Cynthia Henderson is senior practice associate in child welfare at NASW and Project Coordinator Phase One of the Integrating Adolescent Brain Development Into Child Welfare Practice with Older Youth initiative.