President-elect Barack Obama wants to hear from you about your ideas for change. In addition to the website posts at www.change.gov, there is another format for participation. On December 13 and 14 people will be hosting “Change is Coming” house meetings to reflect on...
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Obama “Change is Coming” House Meetings
President-elect Barack Obama wants to hear from you about your ideas for change. In addition to the website posts at www.change.gov, there is another format for participation. On December 13 and 14 people will be hosting “Change is Coming” house meetings to reflect on...
World AIDS Day 2008
Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise â Leadership Leadership calls for creativity, integrity, and competence â¦.. all core values of the social work profession. The theme for World AIDS Day 2008 is LEADERSHIP.  Started on December 1, 1988, World AIDS Day is about...
On Election Day: Social Workers Vote
- Visit www.socialworkers.org after you vote and let NASW know that you voted and see how other social workers are voting. - Election Night Watch With Your Social Work Colleagues - If you'd enjoy some good social work company tonight as history is made, the chat room...
Election 2008: What do social workers think about the current economic crisis?
Excesses on Wall Street are impacting Main Street. The country is in an economic crisis and we need leaders who have a viable plan for the economy. How will America jumpstart the economy, provide middle class Americans tax relief; supporting fair trade; and create...
Support Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
Take Action! On September 17, 2008, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 6893, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act (H.R. 6893), by voice vote. This legislation targets specific deficiencies in the child welfare system and...
Call Now for Equal Pay
Take Action! Background Last year the House passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act (H.R. 2381/S. 1843). Sen. Kennedy introduced S. 1843 on July 20, 2007. It currently has 45 cosponsors. The Senate may bring this bill to a vote in the next couple of weeks....
Step Up for Kids: Every Child Matters
September 16, 2008 As I travel around the country representing the National Association of Social Workers, I meet many social workers who work with clients and communities in different capacities. Many of these social workers have dedicated their lives to serving...