Background Texas attorney general Paxton issued a legal opinion that said gender affirming treatment/procedures constitute child abuse. Based on that legal opinion, Texas Governor Abbott instructed DCPS to conduct CPS investigations on any of these “abusive” gender...
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NASW joined ACLU to get temporary restraining order in Texas transgender child case
The ACLU requested a temporary restraining order in district court to prevent Texas DCPS from conducting a child abuse investigation on a family who sought gender affirming health care for their trans child.
NASW Social Justice Brief examines Trump immigration policy, sanctuary cities and child welfare
The Trump AdminThe Trump Administration policy of deporting large numbers of immigrants who are in the United States illegally is having a significant impact on the social work profession. Staff from the National Association of Social Workers Arizona, California, New...
Resources for Social Workers during National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is "Building Community, Building Hope." Communities across the country have a great influence in families' lives. Every person one can get involved and play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect...
NASW withholds support for Senate confirmation of Betsy DeVos to be Education Secretary
NASW STATEMENT: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) chooses not to support the Senate confirmation of Betsy DeVos to become U.S. Secretary of Education. The overarching reasons for our position are that DeVos is woefully inexperienced in managing a major...
North Carolina social workers get positive outcome in Piro v. McKeever
A recent court decision issued by the North Carolina Supreme Court is a positive outcome for social workers in North Carolina. In Piro v. McKeever, Ms. McKeever, LCSW, fulfilled her duty to report suspected child abuse when she reported sexual abuse allegations to...
Let’s Improve Child Welfare Outcomes: The Workforce Matters Briefing
On June 28, 2016, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) co-sponsored a briefing on the child welfare workforce. This briefing entitled, Let’s Improve Child Welfare Outcomes: The Workforce Matters is part of...
Workforce proves critical in child welfare outcomes
By Paul R. Pace, News staff A skilled and supported workforce is a critical component to drive better outcomes for children and families across the U.S., says Jenny Wood, chief deputy for the Administration on Children Youth and Families of the U.S. Department of...