The National Association of Social Workers Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW-PACE) has voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 47th President of the United States. “Vice President Harris is a shinin...

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In May, the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that homelessness in the District had grown 14% since 2023, including a 39% rise in the number of unhoused families and 6% increase among unaccompanied individuals, according to results of i...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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