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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.     



Nov 08, 2024

November 13 is the registration deadline for the last 2024 Licensure Exam Prep Workshop, which past attendees have called “excellent” and “so helpful” with “amazing” instructor Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW. The 6-CE ...

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Nov 06, 2024

Robert White (D), who was endorsed by the NASW Metro DC Council, won his campaign to serve another term as an At-Large City Council Member by a landslide 62% in Tuesday’s General Election. DC voters also voted for NASW-endorsed candidates Vi...

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Nov 05, 2024

"Political activism in the District of Columbia must not include violence as a tactic to influence election and public policy outcomes," states the Metro DC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in a call for calm and...

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Nov 01, 2024

The NASW-Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW-PACE) Board of Trustees has endorsed 165 candidates seeking election to Congress, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz for President and Vice President in the 2024 Genera...

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Oct 30, 2024

NASW Virginia and Metro DC Chapters Mourn the Death of Social Justice Pioneer Rev. Gustavo Gutierrez At age 96, social justice icon Rev. Gustavo Gutierrez had behind him nearly a century-long legacy of international servant leadership to the poor....

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Oct 30, 2024

(Oct. 28) Early voting has started in the District for the General Election. Early-voting centers opened October 28 for in-person voting and will remain open through Sunday, Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m. till 7 p.m. NASW Metro DC Chapter urges social work...

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Oct 14, 2024

Recently, Chris McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW, realized he “felt like joy had escaped me, like things were moving so fast that I had almost gotten joy-blind and needed to do some work internally on how I … could become more intentional about tho...

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Oct 02, 2024

The NASW Metro DC Chapter is now accepting nominations for Social Worker of the Year, Lifetime Achievement in Social Work, BSW Student of the Year, MSW Student of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. Self-nominations are permitted. This is a wonderf...

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Oct 02, 2024

Help NASW vet, endorse, and support political candidates who will champion the social work profession and its policy priorities by volunteering to serve on the Political Action Candidate Education (PACE) Committee. This is a critical time to add your...

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Oct 02, 2024

DC Board of Elections began mailing ballots to all registered voters citywide September 30 and is accepting ballot box drop-offs starting October 11. Please monitor your mailbox and consider avoiding the crowds by either carefully completing and mail...

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