Article by Kim M. Simpson, Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers, like most helping professionals, ramped up quickly under intense circumstances to help individuals and families to make informed decisions about...
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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part One)
Article by Kim M. Simpson, Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers, like most helping professionals, ramped up quickly under intense circumstances to help individuals and families to make informed decisions about...
We’re Listening: Tell Us About Your Work with Clients on COVID-19 Vaccines
Survey will help train social workers to have informed conversations with clients
Three Key Messages to Share with Clients in Honor of National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. This message is especially important given that women’s drinking has increased substantially over the last two decades. Though men still drink more...
Help Your Fellow Social Workers in Just Eight Minutes
In just eight minutes, you can help us better train and educate social workers who serve clients who may be at risk for substance-related problems, including substance use disorders and substance-exposed pregnancies. Your responses will be completely anonymous.
Social Work’s Critical Role in Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. As providers of mental and behavioral health services, social workers play a critical role in preventing FASDs by sharing key messages with clients who are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Vaccination Barriers for People Experiencing Homelessness: How Social Workers are Making an Impact
Even as availability to vaccines becomes more widespread, challenges remain in reaching people experiencing homelessness.
Donors Share Reasons for Supporting NASW Foundation
Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW, dean at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, has donated to several NASW Foundation funds, including the NASW Social Work Pioneers® program, Memorial and Tribute Fund, Annual Fund, and Social Work Public Education.