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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.



Jul 31, 2024

NASW turns 70 in October 2025 and will celebrate with a commemorative album recognizing members and the association's history. Last created in 2015 and 2020, the album project is being conducted jointly by NASW and long-time partner Publishing Co...

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Jul 29, 2024

As the aging population continues to grow, the need for skilled social workers in the field of gerontology becomes increasingly vital. Recognizing this demand, several national-level professional development programs have been established to enhance ...

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Jul 23, 2024

In response to President Biden’s recent announcement that he will no longer run for a second term, the NASW Metro DC Chapter thanks him and Vice President Kamala Harris for their successful fight to expand investments in mental and behavioral h...

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Jul 15, 2024

Political activism in the District of Columbia must not include violence as a tactic to influence election and pubic policy outcomes, states the Metro DC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Violence is not effective and is e...

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Jul 11, 2024

An estimated 1 in 4, around 61 million, U.S. adults report having at least one disability. Alongside experiences of disability, intersectional experiences of race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, and age exist and can often magnify barriers.&nbs...

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Jul 01, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that everyone ages six months and older receive a newly formulated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination to protect against the most severe health outcomes this fall and winter. The sho...

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Jun 12, 2024

Pride Month in June is a great time for you to update your LGBTQIA25+-related social work resources, earn required LGBTQIA25+ CEs, and refresh your clinical knowledge and understanding about working better with the ever-changing LGBTQIA25+ population...

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Jun 06, 2024

At-Large DC Councilmember Robert White—whom the NASW Metro DC Chapter endorsed for a second term—overwhelmingly won the Democratic primary June 4.  White is a longtime advocate for the social work profession and the chapter’...

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Jun 04, 2024

A Dupont Circle community center to support and serve the LGBTQ+ community has opened just in time for Pride Month and is providing nonbinary and transgender behavioral, mental, and other healthcare; food assistance; sexual health education; free HIV...

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May 28, 2024

Get a jump on your license-required 40 CEs before the July 31, 2025, deadline by accessing a single event that nearly 95% of your peers say they recommend!   As of May 22, you have one full month left for you to view the 35 diverse session...

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