NASW-Missouri Chapter
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#NASW has endorsed a bill from Reps. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii, Tim Kennedy of New York and Shomari Figures of Alabama that would reverse federal student loan limits imposed on hashtag#SocialWorkers and other professions. Learn more about this bill: tinyurl.com/bd7uarpp
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#NASW has endorsed a bill from Reps. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii, Tim Kennedy of New York and Shomari Figures of Alabama that would reverse federal student loan limits imposed on hashtag#SocialWorkers and other professions. Learn more about this bill: tinyurl.com/bd7uarpp
Upworthy.com posted an article about how comedian and actor @tiffanyhaddish stopped her comedy show to thank #SocialWorker Coleta Lewis, who encouraged Haddish to pursue comedy. The article mentioned an #NASW/Ipsos survey that said many Americans said Social Workers improved their situation.
January 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Upworthy.com posted an article about how comedian and actor @tiffanyhaddish stopped her comedy show to thank #SocialWorker Coleta Lewis, who encouraged Haddish to pursue comedy. The article mentioned an #NASW/Ipsos survey that said many Americans said Social Workers improved their situation.
#NASW today delivered a petition to the U.S. Department of Education signed by more than 21,250 Social Workers that urges the agency to classify social work as a professional degree and not a graduate degree. Professional degrees carry higher federal student loan eligibility: tinyurl.com/7vtsccr8
December 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#NASW today delivered a petition to the U.S. Department of Education signed by more than 21,250 Social Workers that urges the agency to classify social work as a professional degree and not a graduate degree. Professional degrees carry higher federal student loan eligibility: tinyurl.com/7vtsccr8
Today is Winter Mental Health & Wellness Awareness Day and December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. Winter can be tough. #SocialWorkers, let’s promote connection, coping, and community care. ❄️ #NASW
#MentalHealthMatters #WinterWellness #CommunitySupport #SADAwareness
#MentalHealthMatters #WinterWellness #CommunitySupport #SADAwareness
December 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Today is Winter Mental Health & Wellness Awareness Day and December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. Winter can be tough. #SocialWorkers, let’s promote connection, coping, and community care. ❄️ #NASW
#MentalHealthMatters #WinterWellness #CommunitySupport #SADAwareness
#MentalHealthMatters #WinterWellness #CommunitySupport #SADAwareness
Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States and around the world. In the aftermath of the deadly, antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, #NASW today issued a statement in solidarity with Jewish people in the fight against antisemitism. Take time to read it: tinyurl.com/3y5cdx8k
December 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States and around the world. In the aftermath of the deadly, antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, #NASW today issued a statement in solidarity with Jewish people in the fight against antisemitism. Take time to read it: tinyurl.com/3y5cdx8k
Join Executive Director Marc Herstand for our virtual Member Forum on January 14, 2026, at 12 PM or 5 PM. Get updates on NASW-MO activities, share your feedback, and discuss advocacy efforts for the profession and social justice. We want to hear from you!
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December 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Join Executive Director Marc Herstand for our virtual Member Forum on January 14, 2026, at 12 PM or 5 PM. Get updates on NASW-MO activities, share your feedback, and discuss advocacy efforts for the profession and social justice. We want to hear from you!
naswmo.socialworkers.org/Membership/M...
naswmo.socialworkers.org/Membership/M...
Wishing a bright and meaningful Hanukkah to all who celebrate. ✨
May each night bring light, peace, and moments of joy to you and your loved ones.
From all of us at NASW-MO, Chag Sameach! 🕎💙
May each night bring light, peace, and moments of joy to you and your loved ones.
From all of us at NASW-MO, Chag Sameach! 🕎💙
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Wishing a bright and meaningful Hanukkah to all who celebrate. ✨
May each night bring light, peace, and moments of joy to you and your loved ones.
From all of us at NASW-MO, Chag Sameach! 🕎💙
May each night bring light, peace, and moments of joy to you and your loved ones.
From all of us at NASW-MO, Chag Sameach! 🕎💙
Social work matters—and so does your voice! Over 23,000 have signed to fight new Dept. of Education rules that could limit MSW student loans. Add your name today:
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
#SocialWork #NASWPetition #SupportSocialWorkers #HigherEdPolicy
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
#SocialWork #NASWPetition #SupportSocialWorkers #HigherEdPolicy
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Social work matters—and so does your voice! Over 23,000 have signed to fight new Dept. of Education rules that could limit MSW student loans. Add your name today:
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
#SocialWork #NASWPetition #SupportSocialWorkers #HigherEdPolicy
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
#SocialWork #NASWPetition #SupportSocialWorkers #HigherEdPolicy
"Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations"
Live Webinar: January 12, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST 4 Ethics and Boundaries Continuing Education Hours
Presented by Brenda J. Stueber, MSSW
REGISTER: naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Info...
Live Webinar: January 12, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST 4 Ethics and Boundaries Continuing Education Hours
Presented by Brenda J. Stueber, MSSW
REGISTER: naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Info...
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations"
Live Webinar: January 12, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST 4 Ethics and Boundaries Continuing Education Hours
Presented by Brenda J. Stueber, MSSW
REGISTER: naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Info...
Live Webinar: January 12, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST 4 Ethics and Boundaries Continuing Education Hours
Presented by Brenda J. Stueber, MSSW
REGISTER: naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Info...
#NASW has joined a #SCOTUS amicus brief that opposes laws that bar transgender women and girls from sports teams. Such laws reinforce stigma and harm the mental well-being of youth. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yduhrkcu
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
#NASW has joined a #SCOTUS amicus brief that opposes laws that bar transgender women and girls from sports teams. Such laws reinforce stigma and harm the mental well-being of youth. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yduhrkcu
December 3rd is #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities! Let’s raise awareness, advocate for equal rights, and celebrate the amazing contributions of people with disabilities. Together, we can create a more inclusive and accessible world for all. #InclusionMatters #NASW #NASWMO
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
December 3rd is #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities! Let’s raise awareness, advocate for equal rights, and celebrate the amazing contributions of people with disabilities. Together, we can create a more inclusive and accessible world for all. #InclusionMatters #NASW #NASWMO
🚨 Student Loan Alert for Social Workers 🚨
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 Student Loan Alert for Social Workers 🚨
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
#SocialWorkers: Are you getting ready to sit for the Social Work Licensing Register for our upcoming Virtual license prep course led by Dr. Dawn Apgar? Access to a portal of study resources = a great value at $150 for NASW members. More details and registration at buff.ly/RdVcX7x
#NASW
#NASW
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#SocialWorkers: Are you getting ready to sit for the Social Work Licensing Register for our upcoming Virtual license prep course led by Dr. Dawn Apgar? Access to a portal of study resources = a great value at $150 for NASW members. More details and registration at buff.ly/RdVcX7x
#NASW
#NASW
Aaliyah Gates, University of Alabama MSW candidate and a #NASWFoundation Lawanna Renee Barron Scholar, shares how this scholarship is helping her grow as a future social worker. 🌟
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#FuelTheFuture #NASWStudents #SocialWorkEducation #SupportFutureSocialWorkers
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#FuelTheFuture #NASWStudents #SocialWorkEducation #SupportFutureSocialWorkers
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Aaliyah Gates, University of Alabama MSW candidate and a #NASWFoundation Lawanna Renee Barron Scholar, shares how this scholarship is helping her grow as a future social worker. 🌟
naswfoundation.org/Supporters/P...
#FuelTheFuture #NASWStudents #SocialWorkEducation #SupportFutureSocialWorkers
naswfoundation.org/Supporters/P...
#FuelTheFuture #NASWStudents #SocialWorkEducation #SupportFutureSocialWorkers
On #WorldAIDSDay, #SocialWorkers honor those lost, support those living with HIV, and fight stigma and inequities in care. We remain committed to dignity, access, and justice for all. #WorldAIDSDay #HIVAIDSAwareness #SocialWork #HealthEquity #EndTheHIVEpidemic #SupportHIVCare
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
On #WorldAIDSDay, #SocialWorkers honor those lost, support those living with HIV, and fight stigma and inequities in care. We remain committed to dignity, access, and justice for all. #WorldAIDSDay #HIVAIDSAwareness #SocialWork #HealthEquity #EndTheHIVEpidemic #SupportHIVCare
🚨 Student Loan Alert for Social Workers 🚨
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨 Student Loan Alert for Social Workers 🚨
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
The Department of Education is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow.
🖊️ Sign the #NASW petition. Raise your voice. Protect the profession.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
The public comment period is not open yet, but that doesn't mean we can't be vocal and share how harmful the new proposed definition of a "professional degree" is. Take 3 minutes to send a message to Congress using our action alert, which is linked here: naswmo.socialworkers.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The public comment period is not open yet, but that doesn't mean we can't be vocal and share how harmful the new proposed definition of a "professional degree" is. Take 3 minutes to send a message to Congress using our action alert, which is linked here: naswmo.socialworkers.org
⏰ Last call! Share how you’re using AI in social work and what support you need. Your feedback will help shape ethical tools and guidance for the profession. This confidential 10–20 min survey is led by Dr. Elisa Borah (UT Austin) in collaboration with NASW.
➡️ Take the survey: tinyurl.com/73dv6n86
➡️ Take the survey: tinyurl.com/73dv6n86
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
⏰ Last call! Share how you’re using AI in social work and what support you need. Your feedback will help shape ethical tools and guidance for the profession. This confidential 10–20 min survey is led by Dr. Elisa Borah (UT Austin) in collaboration with NASW.
➡️ Take the survey: tinyurl.com/73dv6n86
➡️ Take the survey: tinyurl.com/73dv6n86
The Dept of Ed may label social work a non-professional degree, lowering student loan limits. #NASW is pushing back. Learn more + take action:
tinyurl.com/5xmu5bkh
#SocialWork #HigherEd #StudentLoans #NASW #ProtectSocialWork
tinyurl.com/5xmu5bkh
#SocialWork #HigherEd #StudentLoans #NASW #ProtectSocialWork
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Dept of Ed may label social work a non-professional degree, lowering student loan limits. #NASW is pushing back. Learn more + take action:
tinyurl.com/5xmu5bkh
#SocialWork #HigherEd #StudentLoans #NASW #ProtectSocialWork
tinyurl.com/5xmu5bkh
#SocialWork #HigherEd #StudentLoans #NASW #ProtectSocialWork
THE NASW-MO PACE committee is excited to invite all NASW Missouri members to a special virtual event on Monday, April 28, at 8:00 PM (CT) to hear directly from the candidates running for NASW National President-Elect.
Mark your calendar!
Click here to join tinyurl.com/28xwkvht!
Mark your calendar!
Click here to join tinyurl.com/28xwkvht!
April 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
THE NASW-MO PACE committee is excited to invite all NASW Missouri members to a special virtual event on Monday, April 28, at 8:00 PM (CT) to hear directly from the candidates running for NASW National President-Elect.
Mark your calendar!
Click here to join tinyurl.com/28xwkvht!
Mark your calendar!
Click here to join tinyurl.com/28xwkvht!
NASW-MO is holding its annual Board elections now through Friday, May 2nd! If you are a member in good standing, please cast your ballot! naswmo.socialworkers.org/News/2025-NA...
April 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
NASW-MO is holding its annual Board elections now through Friday, May 2nd! If you are a member in good standing, please cast your ballot! naswmo.socialworkers.org/News/2025-NA...
The Trump Administration and states have issued scores of executive orders and laws that discriminate against people who are LGBTQ+. This is a form of political violence. NASW Arizona Executive Brandie Reiner writes about the crisis in #NASW's Social Work Blog and offers advice. tinyurl.com/5n7x4288
April 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Trump Administration and states have issued scores of executive orders and laws that discriminate against people who are LGBTQ+. This is a form of political violence. NASW Arizona Executive Brandie Reiner writes about the crisis in #NASW's Social Work Blog and offers advice. tinyurl.com/5n7x4288
The Ethics of Our Daily Grind (and Seeking Help), Section 3.
The NASW Code of Ethics (2021) describes the way that social workers should behave where they work. This section (3. Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings)...
Read more: naswmo.socialworkers.org/.../Ethicall....
The NASW Code of Ethics (2021) describes the way that social workers should behave where they work. This section (3. Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings)...
Read more: naswmo.socialworkers.org/.../Ethicall....
March 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Ethics of Our Daily Grind (and Seeking Help), Section 3.
The NASW Code of Ethics (2021) describes the way that social workers should behave where they work. This section (3. Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings)...
Read more: naswmo.socialworkers.org/.../Ethicall....
The NASW Code of Ethics (2021) describes the way that social workers should behave where they work. This section (3. Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings)...
Read more: naswmo.socialworkers.org/.../Ethicall....
You may be feeling hopeless in our current societal landscape. But NASW member Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW, said past social justice warriors such as Martin Luther King and Dorothy Day offered us pathways to renewed hope and resiliency. #NASW tinyurl.com/4ezcxvd9
March 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
You may be feeling hopeless in our current societal landscape. But NASW member Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW, said past social justice warriors such as Martin Luther King and Dorothy Day offered us pathways to renewed hope and resiliency. #NASW tinyurl.com/4ezcxvd9
From the NASW-MO Chapter March 2025 Newsletter
Happy Social Work Month - Compassion + Action
As we observe Social Work Month, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your commitment to this remarkable profession, which we celebrate daily. Read more:
tinyurl.com/33k7ynme
Happy Social Work Month - Compassion + Action
As we observe Social Work Month, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your commitment to this remarkable profession, which we celebrate daily. Read more:
tinyurl.com/33k7ynme
March 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From the NASW-MO Chapter March 2025 Newsletter
Happy Social Work Month - Compassion + Action
As we observe Social Work Month, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your commitment to this remarkable profession, which we celebrate daily. Read more:
tinyurl.com/33k7ynme
Happy Social Work Month - Compassion + Action
As we observe Social Work Month, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your commitment to this remarkable profession, which we celebrate daily. Read more:
tinyurl.com/33k7ynme