About Social Work Responds The Association of Social Work Boards, the Council on Social Work Education, and the National Association of Social Workers are committed to collaborating on the range of issues affecting the social work profession and the people and...
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Social Work and School Reopening in 2020
About Social Work Responds The Association of Social Work Boards, the Council on Social Work Education, and the National Association of Social Workers are committed to collaborating on the range of issues affecting the social work profession and the people and...
15% Off Select NASW Press Publications Until June 30th
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...
President Barack Obama kicks off National Foster Care Month with a Presidential Proclamation
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...
Tribute to Dr. Dorothy I. Height
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...
Equal Pay Day 2010
In concert with other social justice partners, NASW, on April 20, 2010 observed Equal Pay Day by calling for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R.12/S.182). Equal Pay Day highlights salary inequity endured by women across America and seeks to eliminate the wage...
Support Incentive Payments for Clinical Social Workers in Medicare/Medicaid
Take Action Today! Action Requested Contact your Representative today about signing on as a cosponsor to H.R. 5040, the "HIT Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act." Background Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) has introduced bi-partisan legislation along with Rep....
News from the Hill
April 2010 - First Edition Political Climate After Health Care Reform was signed into law, Congress left on a much needed recess in late March and early April. Politically speaking, most Members of Congress are trying to improve their polling numbers at a time when...