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This web section shares the latest news, trends, and events relevant to Metro DC Chapter social workers, including press releases, policy and issue statements, professional and licensing updates, training announcements, advocacy action alerts, research updates, and other information.

The Metro DC Chapter is one of 55 chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the largest association of professional social workers in the United States. Our nearly 1,000 members serve all populations, including children, adolescents, families, older adults, immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, and others. They also serve clients in every DC ward and work setting, as well as in the DC metropolitan area such as Northern Virginia and nearby Maryland.

If you are a member of the media seeking an interview, comment, or answer to questions, please contact Executive Director Debra Riggs, CAE, at driggs.naswdc@socialworkers.org.



May 28, 2025

DC BUDGET: Mayor Bowser released her overdue FY2026 budget Tuesday for the remaining financial year and for 2026-2026, calling it a “transformational growth agenda” that “will create new jobs, generate new revenue, and attract new b...

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May 22, 2025

The Metro DC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) stands in strong solidarity, condemnation, and deep sympathy with Jewish social workers and the wider Jewish community after the fatal shooting May 21 of two Israeli embassy st...

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May 16, 2025

Keep up with the fastest-changing technologies in social work—artificial intelligence (AI)—by registering for NASWVA’s and NASW Metro DC's newest virtual training June 13 from 8:30 to11 a.m. You’ll earn 2.5 CEs, includi...

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May 16, 2025

Meet your professional development requirements from the comfort and convenience of your home and office during the NASW Virginia and Metro DC On-Demand Conference, running now through June 30. Social workers can work their way through a lineup of 35...

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May 08, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, break stigma, and uplift those impacted by mental health challenges. For social workers, this month is also a reminder to pause and care for the caregivers. Every day, social wo...

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Apr 25, 2025

Time is running out! Social workers of all specialties are invited to register now to join close to 150 social workers for cutting-edge professional development May 1-3 at the 2025 Live-Virtual Annual Conference of the NASW Virginia and Metro DC...

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Mar 31, 2025

It's official! Child marriage under the age of 18 (no exceptions) is no longer legal in the nation's capital, thanks to the chapter's coalition advocacy with Unchained At Last and other allied groups. Congress has enac...

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Mar 25, 2025

Earn 14 CEs, including 6 ethics CEs, by attending "DEI Concepts and Practice" and/or “Who Am I? Do I Really Know What I Think I Know?" Friday and/or Saturday, March 28-29, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ET. Single-day registration is available...

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Mar 25, 2025

(March 5, 2025) NASW remains alarmed by President Trump administration’s executive orders that are hampering healthcare and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and hurting people who are immigrants or seeking gender-affirming care. Below ...

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Mar 25, 2025

(March 5, 2025) NASW remains alarmed by President Trump administration’s executive orders that are hampering healthcare and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and hurting people who are immigrants or seeking gender-affirming care. Below ...

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