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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 1,100-plus 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.

This In the News section features the latest articles and news from the Metro DC Chapter, including press releases, policy or issue statements, professional and licensing updates, training announcements, and other content relevant to the work of Metro DC social workers.

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.     



Mar 19, 2022

NASW celebrates the bipartisan passage and enactment of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (S. 3623), part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2022. The measure reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) until 2027....

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Mar 18, 2022

It’s World Social Work Day! Happy World Social Work Day! This year’s theme is “Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind.” It presents a vision and action plan to create new global values, policies, and prac...

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Jun 05, 2020

The murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd May 25 was abhorrent. So was that of EMT Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. And Ahmaud Arbery of Georgia. The list of African Americans killed by police is too long to cite because it extends over 400 years an...

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May 14, 2020

Contact your legislators today to voice support for mental health funding and resources! On May 14, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act (H.R. 6800) was delivered for consideration by the full U.S. House of Repres...

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May 07, 2020

A strong advocacy campaign led by the National Association of Social Workers and its chapters has resulted in victory with the May 1 announcement by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that it will permit clinical social workers to recei...

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Apr 29, 2020

The DC Board of Social Work has decided to accept online CEUs for the 2021 renewal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check their website for updated information after 5/1/20. https://dchealth.dc.gov/  

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Apr 22, 2020

Mayor Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) have partnered with child care providers to stand up emergency child care for DC’s health care professionals. This emergency child care is available for children age...

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