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#NASW today sent a petition to President Trump and Congressional leaders, urging them to fund SNAP. More than 40 million Americans face hunger when funding for the program ends on Nov. 1. Read our press release: tinyurl.com/48hremy3
October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#NASW today sent a petition to President Trump and Congressional leaders, urging them to fund SNAP. More than 40 million Americans face hunger when funding for the program ends on Nov. 1. Read our press release: tinyurl.com/48hremy3
#SNAP funding is at risk if Congress and the President don’t act.
Social workers, your voice matters — join NASW in urging immediate action. Sign our petition TODAY! www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
Social workers, your voice matters — join NASW in urging immediate action. Sign our petition TODAY! www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#SNAP funding is at risk if Congress and the President don’t act.
Social workers, your voice matters — join NASW in urging immediate action. Sign our petition TODAY! www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
Social workers, your voice matters — join NASW in urging immediate action. Sign our petition TODAY! www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day — honoring the strength, history, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities. #SocialWorkers stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples, recognizing their resilience, sovereignty, and the need for continued healing and justice.
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day — honoring the strength, history, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities. #SocialWorkers stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples, recognizing their resilience, sovereignty, and the need for continued healing and justice.
Join the next event in the NASW Student Series: Organizing for Justice – A Student Guide to Unionizing in Social Work.
10/16/2025 at 6:00–7:30 pm EST on Zoom (5-6:30 CT, 4-5:30 MST, 3-4:30 PST, 12-1:30 HST)
RSVP at www.socialworkers.org/studentevents
10/16/2025 at 6:00–7:30 pm EST on Zoom (5-6:30 CT, 4-5:30 MST, 3-4:30 PST, 12-1:30 HST)
RSVP at www.socialworkers.org/studentevents
October 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Join the next event in the NASW Student Series: Organizing for Justice – A Student Guide to Unionizing in Social Work.
10/16/2025 at 6:00–7:30 pm EST on Zoom (5-6:30 CT, 4-5:30 MST, 3-4:30 PST, 12-1:30 HST)
RSVP at www.socialworkers.org/studentevents
10/16/2025 at 6:00–7:30 pm EST on Zoom (5-6:30 CT, 4-5:30 MST, 3-4:30 PST, 12-1:30 HST)
RSVP at www.socialworkers.org/studentevents
The 2026 NASW-WA Statewide Conference will be hosted in Vancouver, WA, during Social Work Month. The Conference will explore the theme: "Social Work at the Intersection of Action, Care, and Compassion.” Call for presenters, sponsors, and more info at tinyurl.com/NASWWA2026
October 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The 2026 NASW-WA Statewide Conference will be hosted in Vancouver, WA, during Social Work Month. The Conference will explore the theme: "Social Work at the Intersection of Action, Care, and Compassion.” Call for presenters, sponsors, and more info at tinyurl.com/NASWWA2026
"A government that shuts down its services is a government that shuts out its people – and that is not just unacceptable, it is un-American." Read #NASW Policy Advisor Mel Wilson's analysis of the shutdown on Social Work Blog: tinyurl.com/r4s73vz3
#NASW #SocialWorkPolicy #GovernmentShutdown
#NASW #SocialWorkPolicy #GovernmentShutdown
October 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"A government that shuts down its services is a government that shuts out its people – and that is not just unacceptable, it is un-American." Read #NASW Policy Advisor Mel Wilson's analysis of the shutdown on Social Work Blog: tinyurl.com/r4s73vz3
#NASW #SocialWorkPolicy #GovernmentShutdown
#NASW #SocialWorkPolicy #GovernmentShutdown
#NASW celebrates 70 years! 🎉 Since 1955, we’ve uplifted social work through bold advocacy, a new brand identity, and member stories. We also honor 65 years of the NASW Code of Ethics. Here’s to the next 70! ✨ #SocialWork #NASW70 #SocialJustice
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October 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#NASW celebrates 70 years! 🎉 Since 1955, we’ve uplifted social work through bold advocacy, a new brand identity, and member stories. We also honor 65 years of the NASW Code of Ethics. Here’s to the next 70! ✨ #SocialWork #NASW70 #SocialJustice
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Attacks on DEI will impact the quality of social work education — from the information available for students to the opportunities and field experiences offered to them. Read more in the #NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-... #NASW Social Work Advocates magazine
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Attacks on DEI will impact the quality of social work education — from the information available for students to the opportunities and field experiences offered to them. Read more in the #NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-... #NASW Social Work Advocates magazine
Join NASW at 7pm ET today for the next Chase Chats, a Facebook live event focused on, Rising Authoritarianism and the Crackdown on Homelessness – What Can Social Workers Do? To access the event, at 7pm ET, go to YouTube and type in the search @socialworkers and the event will pop up.
September 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Join NASW at 7pm ET today for the next Chase Chats, a Facebook live event focused on, Rising Authoritarianism and the Crackdown on Homelessness – What Can Social Workers Do? To access the event, at 7pm ET, go to YouTube and type in the search @socialworkers and the event will pop up.
As the Chapter plans for our 2026 NASW-WA Chapter Conference during Social Work Month, we want to hear from you—WA's social work professionals and students.
What concepts, topics, or areas of learning would you like to explore together in March 2026?
forms.office.com/r/GWWPde0xVS
What concepts, topics, or areas of learning would you like to explore together in March 2026?
forms.office.com/r/GWWPde0xVS
August 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
As the Chapter plans for our 2026 NASW-WA Chapter Conference during Social Work Month, we want to hear from you—WA's social work professionals and students.
What concepts, topics, or areas of learning would you like to explore together in March 2026?
forms.office.com/r/GWWPde0xVS
What concepts, topics, or areas of learning would you like to explore together in March 2026?
forms.office.com/r/GWWPde0xVS
New on #SocialWorkTalks: Sara Diaz, LCSW, founder of The First Gen Madrina, shares insights on mental wellness, career growth & financial empowerment for first-gen pros. Listen or watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRwo...
#NASW #SocialWorkPodcast
#NASW #SocialWorkPodcast
The First Gen Madrina: Bridging Professional Growth Emotional Wellness & Financial Empowerment| NASW
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August 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
New on #SocialWorkTalks: Sara Diaz, LCSW, founder of The First Gen Madrina, shares insights on mental wellness, career growth & financial empowerment for first-gen pros. Listen or watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRwo...
#NASW #SocialWorkPodcast
#NASW #SocialWorkPodcast
President Trump's executive order to forcibly remove unhoused people from public places and institutionalize them criminalizes poverty. It also goes against NASW's policies regarding those in these situations may be living with a mental illness. Learn more NASW's Blog: tinyurl.com/y43kw8uw
July 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
President Trump's executive order to forcibly remove unhoused people from public places and institutionalize them criminalizes poverty. It also goes against NASW's policies regarding those in these situations may be living with a mental illness. Learn more NASW's Blog: tinyurl.com/y43kw8uw
📣 Calling all Washington social workers! Join NASW-WA on 8/12/2025 at 6PM for a virtual legislative update on Zoom. Hear what happened in the last legislative session, share your advocacy ideas for 2026 and beyond, and help shape our policy priorities. RSVP at tinyurl.com/yc32f5k9
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Legislative Update. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
- Calling all Washington social workers!
Join NASW-WA’s Legislative Action Committee on August 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM for a virtual legislative update on Zoom. ---
✅ Hear what happened in the last legis...
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July 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
📣 Calling all Washington social workers! Join NASW-WA on 8/12/2025 at 6PM for a virtual legislative update on Zoom. Hear what happened in the last legislative session, share your advocacy ideas for 2026 and beyond, and help shape our policy priorities. RSVP at tinyurl.com/yc32f5k9
This #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek, we honor the resilience, brilliance, and diversity of non-binary people. Social workers: Let’s keep advocating for inclusion, respect, and equity every day. #NonBinary #SocialWork #LGBTQIA #Inclusion #Equity #NASW
July 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek, we honor the resilience, brilliance, and diversity of non-binary people. Social workers: Let’s keep advocating for inclusion, respect, and equity every day. #NonBinary #SocialWork #LGBTQIA #Inclusion #Equity #NASW
#NASW Action Alert: The Senate has an opportunity to stop the recissions package that would withdraw funding previously appropriated for foreign aid, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and public broadcasting. www.votervoice.net/NASW/Campaig... #pleaseshare
July 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
#NASW Action Alert: The Senate has an opportunity to stop the recissions package that would withdraw funding previously appropriated for foreign aid, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and public broadcasting. www.votervoice.net/NASW/Campaig... #pleaseshare
One License, Many Doors: The Social Work Compact
Join Dr. Karen Goodenough for An Hour Of Private Practice Q&A — July 18, 12–1 pm ET.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SocialWork #Licensure #NASWbsky.social
Join Dr. Karen Goodenough for An Hour Of Private Practice Q&A — July 18, 12–1 pm ET.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SocialWork #Licensure #NASWbsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
One License, Many Doors: The Social Work Compact
Join Dr. Karen Goodenough for An Hour Of Private Practice Q&A — July 18, 12–1 pm ET.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SocialWork #Licensure #NASWbsky.social
Join Dr. Karen Goodenough for An Hour Of Private Practice Q&A — July 18, 12–1 pm ET.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SocialWork #Licensure #NASWbsky.social
Senate Republicans pushed through an even harsher budget bill, gutting Medicaid, SNAP & student debt relief—while giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The House votes next. Speak out now! www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaig... #pleaseshare #NASW
July 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Senate Republicans pushed through an even harsher budget bill, gutting Medicaid, SNAP & student debt relief—while giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The House votes next. Speak out now! www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaig... #pleaseshare #NASW
NASW-WA Members: Vote in our Chapter Board elections by June 30th!
For details, go to: tinyurl.com/y2a8vjpj
For details, go to: tinyurl.com/y2a8vjpj
June 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NASW-WA Members: Vote in our Chapter Board elections by June 30th!
For details, go to: tinyurl.com/y2a8vjpj
For details, go to: tinyurl.com/y2a8vjpj
From the #NASW Board of Directors: We support actions to reduce unnecessary barriers to entry into the field & ensure fair, equitable pathways to licensure. These steps include removing entry-level licensure exams at the bachelor’s & master’s levels. Learn more: tinyurl.com/362yedax #NASW2025
June 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
From the #NASW Board of Directors: We support actions to reduce unnecessary barriers to entry into the field & ensure fair, equitable pathways to licensure. These steps include removing entry-level licensure exams at the bachelor’s & master’s levels. Learn more: tinyurl.com/362yedax #NASW2025
Headed to Chicago for #NASW2025 this weekend? From the iconic #SocialWork Pioneer Jane Addams Hull-House Museum to the legendary deep-dish showdown, make the most of your downtime by exploring the city like a local! Check out our ultimate guide to must-see sights: tinyurl.com/35n6yabp
June 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Headed to Chicago for #NASW2025 this weekend? From the iconic #SocialWork Pioneer Jane Addams Hull-House Museum to the legendary deep-dish showdown, make the most of your downtime by exploring the city like a local! Check out our ultimate guide to must-see sights: tinyurl.com/35n6yabp
The Membership Engagement Committee invites social workers, social work students, and faculty to our upcoming Virtual Networking event. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local social workers. RSVP at tinyurl.com/54nytjvc
June 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Membership Engagement Committee invites social workers, social work students, and faculty to our upcoming Virtual Networking event. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local social workers. RSVP at tinyurl.com/54nytjvc
Last month, the House sent the Senate its shameful budget reconciliation bill that decimates all Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, making cuts to SNAP & Medicaid, etc. Advocates have an opportunity to guide the Senate bill toward investments that benefit all. www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaig...
June 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Last month, the House sent the Senate its shameful budget reconciliation bill that decimates all Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, making cuts to SNAP & Medicaid, etc. Advocates have an opportunity to guide the Senate bill toward investments that benefit all. www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaig...
Join us June 5 for an emergency organizing call at 7 PM EST & learn how the House-passed reconciliation bill to deliver $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to billionaires will make college more expensive & force millions with student debt further into the red. Register us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: EMERGENCY ORGANIZING CALL. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
One Big Dangerous Bill: Exposing Threats to Students, Borrowers, and College Access in Congressional Republican Tax Bill
Join us for an emergency organizing call on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm E...
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June 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Join us June 5 for an emergency organizing call at 7 PM EST & learn how the House-passed reconciliation bill to deliver $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to billionaires will make college more expensive & force millions with student debt further into the red. Register us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In a May 14 letter to Congress, 15 CEOs — including NASW — call for urgent reforms to fix America's broken “sick care” system. Prevention, access, and workforce investment must be prioritized. #MentalHealthIsHealth #NASW #AllianceForMentalHealth
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May 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In a May 14 letter to Congress, 15 CEOs — including NASW — call for urgent reforms to fix America's broken “sick care” system. Prevention, access, and workforce investment must be prioritized. #MentalHealthIsHealth #NASW #AllianceForMentalHealth
ceoallianceformentalhealth.org/letter-from-...
ceoallianceformentalhealth.org/letter-from-...
Happy National Women’s Health Week! #Socialworkers can participate by making sure clients know about alcohol’s unique health risks for women, including breast cancer & fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: bit.ly/4d5a4Ss. #NWHW @TexasSteveHicks @womenshealth @CDCgov
May 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Happy National Women’s Health Week! #Socialworkers can participate by making sure clients know about alcohol’s unique health risks for women, including breast cancer & fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: bit.ly/4d5a4Ss. #NWHW @TexasSteveHicks @womenshealth @CDCgov