The Montana Supreme Court issued an opinion earlier this week in a case where NASW earlier filed an amicus brief. The case concerned the parenting rights of individuals in same-sex relationships. NASW had filed an amicus brief supporting recognition of the parent- child attachment between the non-biological mother and the two children she had raised jointly with her partner of ten years. Below are links to the ACLU press release and the court’s decision:
In an 8–1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court ruling raises significant implications for how social workers navigate ethical practice, client care, and the regulation of mental health services.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a key moment for social workers to strengthen how they talk with clients about alcohol use and its health impacts. As trusted professionals on the front lines of mental and behavioral health, social workers play a critical role in sharing clear, evidence-based guidance that can shape healthier outcomes.
By Heather Rose Artushin, MSW, LISW-CP Travel social work has been gaining popularity in recent years. A travel social worker operates in much the same way as a travel nurse – social workers assume short-term contracts, typically around 13 weeks in duration, in order...