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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 Responds to Trump Administration Executive Orders


(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 is a wrap-up of our national statements, videos, and blog posts on the executive orders. 

NASW CEO Anthony Estreet responds to Trump Administration Executive Orders  (YouTube - Jan. 27, 2025)

NASW Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + Issues responds to executive order restricting gender-affirming care  (NASW Facebook page - Jan. 30, 2025)

Threats to Medicaid and Medicare: Potential Threats to Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations (January 2025) Trump's DEI Executive Order: Only the Beginning of Attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  (March 4, 2025) NASW's Appalled by Executive Order Ending DEI in Federal Government (NASW Social Work Blog - Jan. 24, 2025) Trump Administration's immigration executive orders will harm families, children  (NASW Social Work Blog -Jan. 23, 2025) Navigating Policy Changes Related to Schools and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (NASW Practice Child Welfare Tools - Feb. 19, 2025) Rescinding Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Venezuelans is Cruel and Misguided  (NASW Social Work Blog - Feb. 25, 2025) Navigating ICE Presence in School and Healthcare Facilities  (NASW Legal Defense Fund - February 2025 - NASW Members Only)

Sign On Letters with Coalition Partners

NASW signs on to letters with coalition partners to demonstrate unity on an issue and to push for change.

Take Action

Urge your Members of Congress to Protect their Constituents. A flurry of Executive Orders from the Trump Administration have directly affected the clients that social workers serve. #NASW is pushing back on these harmful orders, and we ask you to join us by contacting your Members of Congress! Ask them to do their job and protect their constituents. Here’s how: https://buff.ly/2Ew9dv4 - February 2025 Don't Panic. Take Action!  - Advice for social workers  (YouTube - Jan. 27, 2025) Other Resources:Project 2025 on Social Safety Net: A Social Work Perspective  (Fall 2024)