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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest association of professional social workers. Our members serve all communities and all populations. Here you can find the latest news from NASW. Read Social Work Advocates, press releases and statements; browse past issues of NASW News, learn about Social Work Month activities; get facts about social workers; find social work research and data; or visit one of our blogs.

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NASW DC Metro Releases Statement for Racial Justice and Equality

Jun 05, 2020

The murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd May 25 was abhorrent. So was that of EMT Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. And Ahmaud Arbery of Georgia. The list of African Americans killed by police is too long to cite because it extends over 400 years an...

Urge Your Legislators to Vote Yes on Mental Health Provisions in HEROES Act!

May 14, 2020

Contact your legislators today to voice support for mental health funding and resources! On May 14, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800) was delivered for consideration by the full U.S. House of Repres...

NASW Victory! CMS Approves Medicare Reimbursement for Audio-only Device Delivery of Mental Health Services by Social Workers

May 07, 2020

A strong advocacy campaign led by the National Association of Social Workers and its chapters has resulted in victory with the May 1 announcement by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that it will permit clinical social workers to recei...

Board of Social Work to accept online CEUs for 2020 renewal

Apr 29, 2020

The DC Board of Social Work has decided to accept online CEUs for the 2021 renewal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check their website for updated information after 5/1/20. https://dchealth.dc.gov/

Emergency Child Care Available for DC Health Care Professionals

Apr 22, 2020

Mayor Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) have partnered with child care providers to stand up emergency child care for DC’s health care professionals. This emergency child care is available for children age...

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