NASW should model the values expressed in their code of ethics. Transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership are not optional in social work. Recent decisions by NASW national fall short of these commitments, leaving many of us deeply concerned.
I want to recognize and appreciate the NASW Iowa Chapter for responding with integrity and clarity. Their leadership reflects the values our profession is built on, even when the national office does not.
Millions of families will suffer so billionaires can get another tax break. #NASW is proud to stand with @aftunion and 140 orgs calling out this cruelty. Join us: organize, vote, fight back. #GOPCutsKillEducation #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
They bretrayed us.
Millions of families will suffer so billionaires can get another tax break. #NASW is proud to stand with @aftunion and 140 orgs calling out this cruelty. Join us: organize, vote, fight back. #GOPCutsKillEducation social.demcast.com/s/cN4TgzzI
They bretrayed us.
#NASW urges states to act after Congress passes harmful cuts hurting families & social workers. Protect Medicaid, SNAP & vital programs. We’ll keep fighting for policies that meet basic needs & dignity for all.
#SocialWork #BudgetJustice #FightPoverty #StopTheCuts
Healing While Black: Reimagining Mental Health for Black Men & Boys
Join #NASW CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C, and his guests discussing culturally grounded strategies for supporting Black men and boys' mental health. Join live on Facebook, IG or YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22Xmvrw7Xy4
Keep up the pressure! The Senate is voting on a bill that slashes student loan forgiveness, Medicaid, and SNAP. It's a direct attack on low-income families, students, and essential services.
#NASW urges you to Take Action now: https://tinyurl.com/528tatcn
#DefendSNAP #ProtectMedicaid #StudentDebtRelief #BudgetJustice #SocialWorkAdvocacy
#PeopleOverPolitics #ActNow
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The Trump Administration is making dangerous changes at the Justice Department's Division of Civil Rights that will endanger equal protection under the law for voting rights, fair housing, police accountability and other issues. Take time to read this #NASW Social Work Blog entry to learn more and find out how NASW is working with social justice coalitions to stop this blatant attack on civil rights: https://tinyurl.com/mr29j8dw
Access is a basic right, not a favor or checklist. Social workers must create inclusive spaces for disabled people from the start. On #GlobalAccessibilityAwareness Day, we urge colleagues to pause, reflect, and act. #GAAD2025 #DisabilityJustice #NASW #SocialWorkForAccess
Happy National Women’s Health Week! Social workers can participate by making sure clients know about alcohol’s unique health risks for women, including breast cancer and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Learn more about these risks and how to talk about alcohol use with clients: https://bit.ly/4d5a4Ss. #NASW #NWHW #MothersDay #FASDNPN
#NASW attended the launch of the Congressional Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus for the 119th Congress where Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-OR-06, (center green jacket) spoke with two other co-chairs of the caucus, Reps. Don Bacon, R-NE-02, and Don Beyer, D-VA-08, and several mental health advocates. May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Join us for the latest Hour of Private Practice: Ethical Considerations in Supervision in a Private Practice Setting; Friday, May 16 at Noon. After registering, you will receive login information. HOPP is an #NASW #MemberOnly benefit.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ffQaH3vES_SVArNqBbM-oQ#/registration
Miss a session? Members can view previous sessions at
https://tinyurl.com/3wv5b7ts
#NASW attended the launch of the Congressional Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus for the 119th Congress where Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-OR-06, (center green jacket) spoke with two other co-chairs of the caucus, Reps. Don Bacon, R-NE-02, and Don Beyer, D-VA-08, and several mental health advocates. May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
May is #FosterCareMonth! #NASW honors #SocialWorkers who support youth in care & help older youth transition to adulthood. Explore our Tips & Tools on aging out of care: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Tips-and-Tools-for-Social-Workers/National-Foster-Care-Month-Aging-out-of-Care #NASW #SocialWork
The Energy and Commerce Committee is about to set the tone for the future of #Medicaid next week. Don’t let them take this resource away from children, older adults, and Americans in rural communities. Please join #NASW in our fight for the Medicaid program and for the health and well-being all Americans deserve. Contact your members of Congress today and tell them to vote against any proposed cuts to the Medicaid program. https://www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaigns/125164/respond
Federal Court Decisions on #Trump Executive Orders Offer Ray of Hope
https://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/2025/05/federal-court-decisions-on-trump-executive-orders-offer-ray-of-hope/ #NASW
There’s no question. We need to #ProtectHeadStart NOW. Head Start is facing devastating cuts—take action today to protect children, families & communities. #NASW urges all social workers to speak up. https://nhsa.org/take-action/ #SocialWork
#TakeAction #PleaseShare
There’s no question. We need to #ProtectHeadStart NOW. Head Start is facing
devastating cuts—take action today to protect children, families & communities. #NASW
urges all social workers to speak up.
📢 https://nhsa.org/take-action/ #SocialWork
#TakeAction #PleaseShare
#NASW CEO Anthony Estreet has sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Douglas Collins, warning that workforce reductions and back-to-office orders severely threaten the quality of care for millions of veterans. NASW is urging the VA to maintain workforce levels and suspend the back-to-office orders. Take time to read the full letter: https://tinyurl.com/2ww9bxfd
Grow your impact and expand your expertise, all from the comfort of your home. Join the #NASW National Virtual Conference, June 16–18, and earn up to 16 CEs by attending powerful sessions designed for real-world impact. Register now to invest in your professional growth and elevate your career.
“Their animals may be their only consistent source of support and companionship.”
https://www.socialworkblog.org/sw-practice/2025/04/social-workers-help-pet-owners-navigate-homelessness/
#NASW #PetOwners #Unhoused #Homeless #SocialWorkers
