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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.


Early Voting is Open! Vote before 7p.m., June 10-19


Are you ready to cast your vote?

NASW DC Metro Chapter PACE, political action committee of NASW DC Metro, has made the following indorsements for the 21st DC Democratic Primary:

  1. Mayor- Robert White- Current At-Large Councilmember
  2. Chair- Erin Palmer- Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
  3. Ward 1- Brianne Nadeau-Current Ward 1 Councilmember
  4. Ward 5- Zachary Parker- Former DC State Board of Education President 2021’  

 

Early voting centers are open June 10 through June 19 from 8:30am - 7:00pm