The Association of Social Work Boards, in collaboration with the Social Work Workforce Coalition, launched the first-ever Social Work Census across the United States and Canada. The census is the most comprehensive profession-wide study to date and will generate a...
Findings will help support the development of a more inclusive & equitable social work workforce
During Social Work Month in March, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is beginning a conversation on how to raise the salaries of social workers. Despite social workers' invaluable contributions, their salaries continue to lag behind those of other...
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) fondly remembers Nancy A. Humphreys, who passed away February 9, 2019. Among her many accomplishments, Nancy served as NASW President (1979-1981) and was only the second woman to be elected National NASW President. ...
In the summer of 1967, after several suicide attempts, 17-year-old Lucy Winer was committed to Kings Park State Hospital’s female violent ward. More than 30 years after her discharge from the mental institution Winer—now an award-winning filmmaker—returned to Kings...
You’ve spoken, and we’ve listened. We’ve heard time and time again how hard it is to keep track of all the state mandated requirements for your license renewal, so we’ve created something that will make the process easier. Meet CE Tracker. CE Tracker is an online...
An exciting highlight of the 2018 NASW National Conference is the Voter Engagement Teach-In On Capitol Hill! In 2018, voter registration and turnout will be critical. Social workers can play an important role in getting people registered and out to vote. Join a group...
It's Social Work Month and NASW officials are doing interviews around the nation about the important work of social workers. Watch TV interviews with NASW South Carolina President-Elect Dr. Macie Smith and NASW Texas Branch Chair Shanna Rogers and a “Manic Monday”...