Did you know Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley is a Social Worker? Ashley Biden, MSW, is a
#socialworker
, career development and education liaison & advocate for social justice "I had always known I wanted to be a social worker," she said
#SocialWorkersForBiden
Today is Jane Addams Day! Known as the mother of social work, Addams was the first American woman to get the Nobel Peace Prize. A dedicated community organizer and peace activist, she established settlement houses in Chicago for immigrants in the early 1900s.
#socialworkers
ALERT: NASW CEO Angelo McClain will take part in a press conference tomorrow at 10 a.m. in front of the U.S. Capitol with House Democrats and child and immigration advocates to demand the Trump Administration revoke its policy to separate immigrant children from their families.
SOCIAL WORK MONTH FACT: There were 682,100 social workers in the U.S. in 2016. The number of people in the profession is expected to grow by 16 percent by 2026, making social work one of the fastest growing professions in the nation. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
#SWMonth
NASW mourns the death of DeEbony Groves, a social work student and senior
@BelmontUniv
, and others killed in a mass shooting at
@WaffleHouse
Nashville. The other victims are Taurean Sanderlin, Joe Perez and Akilah DaSilva.
#NASW
offers condolences to family, colleagues of Vermont
#SocialWorker
Leah Rosin-Pritchard, MSW, who was murdered by a client on Monday. We urge Congress reintroduce Safety Bill this year.
@Ipsos
survey says 84% of public supports social work safety legislation.
@NASWVTnews
NASW calls for
@realDonaldTrump
be removed from office. The president bears responsibility for the deadly, failed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and must be held accountable: Photo by David Todd McCarty.
#NASW
strongly condemns yet more deaths of African Americans at the hands of police. The association again calls for policing reforms. However, police must root out officers who continue to view Black lives as immaterial. Learn more:
It is with deep sadness that
#NASW
informs you of the passing of NASW Past President Mildred “Mit” Joyner. “Mit represented the social work profession domestically and internationally with undeniable passion, grace and strength,” says
#NASW
CEO
@DrEstreet
.
NASW member Doria Ragland, MSW, is mother of Meghan Markle. Markle, who is an actress, will wed Great Britain's Prince Harry on Saturday. Read this article to learn more about Ms. Ragland:
#NASW
offers its condolences to
#socialworker
Natasha Ott's family & friends. The 39-year-old was 'in good health,' but was found dead by her boyfriend while awaiting
#coronavirus
results. She selflessly turned down testing to allow the elderly to use them
To honor Social Work Month NASW today launched its official podcast. NASW will use Social Work Talks to inform, educate and inspire. Visit to learn how NASW is supporting members & the social work profession and hear interviews with social work leaders:
@NASWTX
official statement coming soon.
Texas social workers will no longer be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ Texans and people with disabilities via
@TexasTribune
NASW-PACE is excited to announce social worker
@RepSinema
has won a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona! Sinema was one of 229 candidates NASW-PACE endorsed for the 2018 Election. Our full list of endorsements is here. We are working to update results:
Social workers in schools help prevent violence, including mass shootings. NASW is pushing for schools to have at least one social worker per 250 students. Read our full statement to learn more:
The therapist at CVS will see you now–and he or she is likely a
#socialworker
It’s part of a pilot to test placing licensed clinical social workers in select CVS stores in Philadelphia, Houston, and Tampa. Therapists are part of the chain's MinuteClinics.
SOCIAL WORK MONTH FACTS: 47% of social workers in 2016 worked with children, families and in schools; 26% in health care; 18% in mental health and substance use disorders and 9% in other areas. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
#SWMonth
Did you know
#socialworkers
should challenge social injustice? It’s right there in our Code of Ethics: social workers have a professional and moral obligation to address and end racism. We are not able to be neutral.
@ASWB
@nasw
&
@CSocialWorkEd
NASW strongly opposes the
@realdonaldtrump
policy of arresting immigrant adults and separating them from their children at the border. We are pushing Congress to revoke it. Meanwhile, here are actions social workers can take to help these children:
Stand with Texas Social Workers who oppose removing protections against discrimination for disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression from the Social Work Code of Conduct!
#StandWithTXSocialWorkers
Sign our petition and share!
83-Year-Old Man Received Doctorate in Social Work | “It’s my intent to pursue higher education as long as I’m physically and mentally able to do so. I don’t plan on stopping.” - Johnnie W. Jones, DSW Congrats Johnnie! From
#NASW
NASW is concerned about President Trump's executive order regarding child immigrants and their families. We will release a statement soon regarding actions we will take.
From
#NASW
Did you know
#Socialworkers
hold more than 700,000 jobs in the USA? In many ways, they help people of every age & background, in every corner of the country & in many different settings. Below you'll find just one type of social work. Celebrate
#SocialWorkMonth
For decades,
#socialworkers
have played a major role in providing help when help is needed - often in trying and difficult circumstances, like the ones we're undergoing today.
#NASW
salutes the tireless work
#socialworkers
are providing during the
#COVID19
#pandemic
. Thank you.
NASW mourns death of
@Scotus
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the most iconic historic figures of our times. America has lost a towering human rights figure and champion of women’s rights. Our thoughts are with her family, close colleagues and friends.
Social workers attending the 2018 NASW National Conference attended a voter registration education teach-in and posed for a photo on the U.S. Capitol Steps!
#nasw2018
#rockthevote
.
@realDonaldTrump
signed an executive order calling for more police training.
#socialworkers
will be integral: "This is what they have studied and worked on all their lives. We will have the best of them put in our police departments..."
#nasw
will release a statement soon.
The
@realDonaldTrump
policy that separates immigrant children from their families is malicious and inflicts emotional trauma on the children.
@nasw
is pushing Congress to revoke it:
"Oh my, what a life of service to others. Oh my, he fought his whole life so others could live free." NASW mourns the death of Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis (D-GA). Please read reflections from NASW CEO Angelo McClain:
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#NASW
opposes
@ASWB
licensing exams because of significant pass rate disparities for prospective
#SocialWorkers
of color, older adults, and those who speak English as a second language:
ALERT:
#NASW
declares victory in getting audio only psychotherapy covered by Medicare. Action enables social workers to better serve people affected by
#coronavirus
pandemic. We will release more details Friday statement. Here is White House info:
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) mourns the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and offers condolences to his family. Rep. Cummings was a long-time advocate for justice, civil rights and equal treatment for all, values NASW and the
#socialwork
profession uphold.
NASW mourns deaths of social worker Christine Loeber (right) executive director of Pathway Home; staff psychologist Jennifer Golick (center); & clinical psychologist Jennifer Gonzales on Friday during a standoff at a California veterans home.
#CNN
Thank you to our public health professionals—our first responders,
#socialworkers
, nurses, doctors, & more—who are working on the frontlines of the
#COVID19
pandemic to protect our community.
#thankyouhealthcareworkers
BREAKING: A diverse coalition of over 325 orgs call on
@JoeBiden
to
#CancelStudentDebt
on Day 1 via executive action. It would boost the economy, help tackle racial disparities & provide much-needed stimulus to help weather the pandemic See updated letter
Happy MLK Day! On the national holiday dedicated in his name, we honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and pay tribute to the many
#socialworkers
who participated in the civil rights movement.
Children do not belong in cages.
Children do not belong in cages.
Children do not belong in cages.
Children do not belong in cages.
#macrosw
#ImmigrationReform
NOW
A4: children do not belong in cages. They belong in our communities. The condition at detention centers are deplorable and impacting kids developmental stages. We must remember this is a men made and govt led crisis and must advocate, mobilize & vote
#MacroSW
The updated NASW Code of Ethics went into effect this month. New changes in the code include how social workers should handle emerging technologies such as social media. Read the code online and purchase your own copy:
Does this make you feel uncomfortable? Do you disagree? Are you feeling defensive? Join the NYS Chapter for their next Revolutionize Social Work Town Hall, and let's lean into the discomfort together. Register here:
#NASW
Condemns the Violence Against
#LCSW
Anjanette Young, who was traumatized by the Chicago Police. Read our full statement from
@NASWIL
A GoFundMe for Ms. Young is here: & thanks to those of you who brought this to our attention
The tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain show fame is no protection from suicide.
@nasw
suicide prevention expert Jonathan Singer, PhD, talks about why and offers suicide prevention advice:
@socworkpodcast
@Bourdain
@newsocialworker
This year
#NASW
marks the 60th Anniversary of the NASW Code of Ethics first published Oct. 13, 1960. It provides ethical guidance to the
#socialwork
profession. Join us in our promise to recommit to its values & principles. Thank you
#NASW
NEC for your help on this project!
Executive order from
@realDonaldTrump
deeply flawed.
@nasw
demands more humane, coherent plan that addresses treatment of 2,300 traumatized children who are already detained. Read our full statement:
Executive order from
@realDonaldTrump
deeply flawed.
@nasw
demands more humane, coherent plan that addresses treatment of 2,300 traumatized children who are already detained. Read our full statement:
NASW opposes the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. We will soon release a full statement with our reasons for opposing this nomination:
#SCOTUS
#SCOTUSnominee
NASW-NC is thrilled to announce that three social workers have been elected the North Carolina House of Representatives! Congratulations to MaryAnn Black, Sydney Batch, and Graig Meyer on their elections and we are excited to have them representing our profession in the House!
Join
#NASW
in wishing school
#socialworkers
a Happy National School Social Work Week! This week March7-13,
#NASW
celebrates school social workers nationwide. Let’s showcase their critical role in helping students, teachers, parents & the community Happy
#SocialWorkMonth
@TheSSWAA
The association demands the Trump Administration stop directing staff at government agencies to not use certain words or phrases, including entitlement, vulnerable and transgender. Read our full statement on this troubling issue:
President Joe Biden intends to nominate
#socialworker
Mia Ives-Rublee to Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders:
@potus
#NASW
strongly condemns yet more deaths of African Americans at the hands of police. The association again calls for policing reforms. However, police must root out officers who continue to view Black lives as immaterial. More: …
As I See It: Social workers essential personnel, so why aren’t we talking about them?
@NASWMA
Executive Director Rebekah Gerwirtz writes that in addition to doctors, nurses "We must not forget one other essential public health workforce: social workers."
Meet Melissa Stone: Indiana’s first
#police
#socialworker
😮
She doesn’t carry a gun but she is part of the police dept. Adding a social worker helps because she has critical skills they don't possess, according to Bloomington's police chief.
@WTHRcom
Social workers have shaped public policy for generations. Listen to NASW podcast with renowned social worker Joan Zlotnik to learn about recent developments. These include report "Maximizing Social Work's Policy Impact in a Changing Political Landscape"
#nasw
&
@CSocialWorkEd
demand Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners restore rule stopping social workers from discriminating against clients based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability:
#StandWithTXSocialWorkers