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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.


NASW Offers 3 Trainings on DSM-5-TR, Reproductive Decision Making with Clients, Accessing Public Student Loan Forgiveness


NASW Offers 3 Trainings on DSM-5-TR, Reproductive Decision Making with Clients, Accessing Public Student Loan Forgiveness

An Hour with Private Practice program: “What’s New in the DSM-5-TR,” Friday, July 15, noon-1 p.m. ET, virtual. More information: https://www.socialworkers.org/practice/an-hour-with-private-practice

Specialty Practice Section Webinar: “Reproductive Decision Making with Clients: Where Are We Now?” July 28, 1-2 p.m., virtual. 1 CE. ($20, NASW member; $30, nonmember) Register at https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/9e99ddaf-b92f-45f6-9610-db923f9e5181

Accessing Public Student Loan Forgiveness,” August 4, noon-1 ET, virtual. NASW and the Student Borrower Protection Center share updates to the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, guidance on how to navigate the new process, and an opportunity to ask questions about accessing debt relief. Register at https://protectborrowers.org/events/accessing-public-service-loan-forgiveness-11/

 

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