By Cassie Brown I live in a tiny town in a rural county, and I advocate for LGBTQIA+ folks like me. I fly rainbow flags on my home. I stand out, because going back into the closet isn’t an option. The school buses pass my house every morning on the way to the same...
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Marriage, Midwinter and Making Progress | NASW Member Voices
Why are they asking for marriage? I heard this over and over again. Why this word? Can’t they just have domestic partnerships? Civil commitments? Something else?
NASW files amicus brief supporting Texas foster children
The amicus brief focused on the importance of caseworkers in promoting child safety, well-being and permanency and the difficulties that caseworkers face when they do not have adequate time and resources.
NASW Kentucky Chapter opposes bill to merge Kentucky Social Work Board with eight other boards
March is National Social Work Month and a time when we busy social workers can celebrate our profession. This year’s theme is “Social Workers. Leaders. Advocates. Champions.” The theme could not be more fitting. In this capacity, for generations, social workers have...
NASW makes TV appearances during Social Work Month
It's Social Work Month and NASW officials are doing interviews around the nation about the important work of social workers. Watch TV interviews with NASW South Carolina President-Elect Dr. Macie Smith and NASW Texas Branch Chair Shanna Rogers and a “Manic Monday”...
Apply for MassHealth Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Loan Repayment and Workforce Development Programs
We are excited to announce that applications for MassHealth Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP)'s Loan Repayment Program and Workforce Development Program are now open! Both of these opportunities are specific to behavioral health providers. If you are a...
NASW California Chapter Statement on Pathway Home Shootings
NASW California Statement on Pathway Home Shootings PathwayHomeStatement2018 For more information contact the NASW California Chapter.
NASW Supports Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s Plan to Hire 75 Social Workers at DHS
Salem, Oregon – Gov. Kate Brown has announced a bold plan to improve the lives of Oregon’s foster children. Gov. Brown has called on the legislature to spend $14.5 million this biennium to hire 185 new staff members at the Department of Human Services (DHS), including...