NASW is a proud supporter of Give An Hour, an organization devoted to developing a national network of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. Give An Hour focuses on U.S. troops and their loved ones who are currently being affect by the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Give an Hour asks mental health professionals, including social workers, to literally... 

Harold House – NASW Public Citizen of the Year Dr. S. Megan Berthold – 2009 NASW Social Worker of the Year State Representative Ruth Balser – NASW Public Elected Official of the Year  Read More →

HHS has announced the availability of $60 million in Affordable Care Act grants to states and communities to help individuals and their caregivers better understand and navigate their health and long-term care options. These grants will fund approaches that take into account the unique needs of seniors, Americans with disabilities and their caregivers. Some specific areas of focus include assisting older adults and individuals... 

All interested LGBT social workers are invited to publish a personal profile on the National Association of Social Workers’ web site for the general public www.HelpStartsHere.org. NASW membership is not required. Just e-mail your responses to the following questions along with an electronic photo to Theresa Spinner in the NASW Communications Department at tspinner@naswdc.org by Friday, May 28, 2010.  Ms. Spinner... 

The Social Work Career Center and NASW Press is offering 15% off the publications below until June 30, 2010: An Author’s Guide to Social Work Journals, 5th edition The Results Are In: What Social Workers Say About Social Work Workforce Trends Affecting the Profession 2009 What Social Workers Do, 2nd Edition Social Work Career Development, 2nd Edition Social Work Speaks, 8th ... 

In this statement, he recognizes the strengths of children and youth in foster care as well as former foster youth. President Obama also acknowledges the child welfare workforce and foster parents dedicated to meeting the needs of children and youth in foster care. To read the full proclamation, visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-national-foster-care-month  Read More →

Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH NASW Executive Director We use the word “great” casually in our every day speech. Depending on how the word is expressed, it can be a synonym for “ok,” or “good,” or as a cynical substitute for disappointment or negativity. Seldom do we hear the word “great” used as its orginal definition intended– markedly superior in character. What... 

For Immediate Release April 9, 2010 WASHINGTON—The National Association of Social Workers (NASW-USA) is obligated by our ethical code to raise concerns about the “Anti-Homosexuality Bill” that now stands before the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.  At stake are the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) citizens of Uganda.  NASW-USA has been joined by the International Federation... 

Social workers, nurses and other health care personnel manage significant “ethical stress” when caring for ill persons and discharging patients from the nation’s complex health system. On April 15 at 2:00 p.m., please join Professionals for the Public Interest (PftPI) for an in-depth discussion on professional responses to financial and political pressures within the healthcare system. XM Satellite... 

Dr. Mary Ann Quaranta, of Larchmont, NY, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009.  Dean Emerita of the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, and former President of the National Association of Social Workers, was a social work pioneer, educator and leader in the profession.  She also served as Provost of Marymount College of Fordham University.  Mary Ann died at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary...