Philadelphia’s Ten Year Plan: A Working Model to End Homelessness Tuesday, November 08, 2011 NASW Social Worker Members Can Register Now 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Credit Hours: 1 CEU(s) In 2005, the city of Philadelphia and partners completed the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness: Creating Homes, Strengthening Communities, and Improving Systems. This webinar will discuss the planning process, the data analysis and... 

NASW now participates in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA), a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored employment assistance program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certificate, certification or Associate’s Degree necessary for gainful employment in high demand, high growth Portable Career Fields and Occupations. The... 

Social Work Webinar Lunchtime Series Social Workers and Family Law Issues for Same-Sex Couples Tuesday, October 04, 2011 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET Credit Hours: 1.5 CEU(s) This presentation will review the fast-changing area of family law as it pertains to social workers who provide services to gay and lesbian couples who are thinking of marriage, planning a family or raising children. It will review state laws... 

NASW Professional Education and Training Center Social Workers helping children and families may be interested in these courses being offered: •Couples in Crisis: Strategies for High Conflict Relationships •Families in Crisis: Strategies for Defusing, Defining & Problem Solving •Attachment & Trauma in Children & Families: The Latest Prevention, Assessment & Treatment Strategies Visit http://nasw.inreachce.com... 

NASW Professional Education and Training Center It is a new school year, School Social Workers may be interested in these courses being offered: •Resolving Chronic Misbehavior at School and Home •Bullying: 10 Key Coping Skills To Bully-Proof Your Client •Difficult & Defiant Adolescents: 70 High-Impact Strategies & Techniques Visit http://nasw.inreachce.com to view the NASW Professional Education and Training... 

Free Informational Audio Conference July 20 The Joint Commission recently launched the Advanced Certification Program for Palliative Care. Designed to recognize hospital inpatient programs that demonstrate exceptional patient and family-centered care in order to optimize the quality of life for patients with serious illness, the certification will be available September 1, 2011. Programs may begin the application process... 

The National Institute of Senior Centers announces its twentieth annual Research Award to recognize outstanding research in the senior center field. Submission deadline is by close of business day Friday, May 27, 2011. Only research published after January 1, 2009-including journal articles, dissertations, books, and other research documents — pertaining to the administration, operation, or programming of senior... 

In April 2011, the NASW HIV/AIDS Spectrum Project held a Training of Trainers (TOT) for fifteen social workers from around the United States.   TOT graduates are ready to present workshops in their own communities addressing two areas: 1)      medication adherence, with HIV/AIDS as a case study; and 2)      clients with HIV and mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse. The goal of the HIV/AIDS Spectrum... 

Please let us know about topics that you would like to see as webinars. They should be social work specific. Topics can cover a wide range of social work issues such as: aging, social justice, methods of intervention, psychotherapy, mental and behavioral health, cultural diversity, children and young adults, disparity, health, supervision, bereavement, veterans, advocacy and human rights. We are now taking suggestions... 

Cultural Competency in End-of-Life Care from a Faith-Based Perspective Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Credit Hours: 1 CEU(s) Individuals and families facing end of life often turn to faith communities for support with spiritual, emotional and practical issues. However, many faith communities do not have the resources, training and support they need to offer comprehensive care for people during...