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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
#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...
#NASW #ProtectSNAP #GovernmentShutdown #ShutdownCrisis #SocialJustice #EndHunger
October 24, 2025 at 5:24 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.
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 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
October 8, 2025 at 7:07 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
October 6, 2025 at 8:54 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
www.socialworkers.org/Events/Celeb...
October 1, 2025 at 9:42 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
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 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.
September 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The 2025 Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention, October 23 & 24, 2025. 30 Programs Offered Over 2 Days! 4 Concurrent Tracks, ⁠Renowned International, National & Local Experts, the Latest in Cutting-Edge Training and Information! Early Bird Registration open: hpa.ce21.com/item/hawaii-...
Hawai'i Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention 2025
Hawai'i Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention 2025
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August 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This educational town hall is designed to inform Hawai'i’s mental health professionals, students, and stakeholders about national licensure portability efforts across four core mental health professions.
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August 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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
The First Gen Madrina: Bridging Professional Growth Emotional Wellness & Financial Empowerment| NASW
YouTube video by National Association of Social Workers
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August 4, 2025 at 11:07 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
July 29, 2025 at 8:53 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
July 14, 2025 at 11:15 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
July 14, 2025 at 11:07 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
July 3, 2025 at 5:34 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
July 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The CALL FOR PROPOSALS for the 2025 Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health and Wellness Convention, October 23-24, 2025, at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, is NOW OPEN! The convention will again be live in person, live on zoom, and (later) on demand! More info: tinyurl.com/4exce48u
July 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Deep cuts within the bill strip millions of low-income families, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities of vital healthcare access, food security, and financial support. tinyurl.com/hatmmxy5
June 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The CALL FOR PROPOSALS for the 2025 Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health and Wellness Convention, October 23-24, 2025, at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, is NOW OPEN! The convention will again be live in person, live on zoom, and (later) on demand! More info: tinyurl.com/4exce48u
June 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
NASW 2025 National Election Results

#NASW congratulates newly elected members of the NASW Board of Directors!
www.socialworkers.org/About/Govern... #NASW #NASW2025
June 18, 2025 at 10:15 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
June 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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 1:06 AM
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 11:33 PM
NASW-HI is seeking an Executive Director. Click here for more information and to apply today! tinyurl.com/44vydxht
May 20, 2025 at 5:40 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-...
May 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM