A client who is trying to get pregnant tells you she’s been having a glass of wine every night to unwind. “That’s ok, right?” she asks. What do you say? How much drinking is too much? Is there a level of drinking that’s “ok” for someone who is pregnant or thinking of...
There is also no safe type of alcohol to drink while pregnant, since all types of alcohol.
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...
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...
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...
Social work pioneer and civil rights leader, Dr. Dorothy I. Height passed away on April 20. Within 24 hours, the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives passed separate resolutions celebrating Dr. Height’s life of and recognizing her lifelong dedication and...
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...
Social workers changes the lives of millions people every day. The National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) is a charitable organization created to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through the advancement of social work...