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Medicaid’s new work rules leave “medically frail” folks in a gray area. Without clear definitions, vulnerable clients risk losing coverage. Social workers need to stay alert and push for protections. #Medicaid #SocialWork
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Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky. - KFF Health News
People on Medicaid deemed “medically frail” won’t need to meet new federal requirements that enrollees work 80 hours a month or perform another approved activity. But state officials are grappling wit...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Medicaid’s new work rules leave “medically frail” folks in a gray area. Without clear definitions, vulnerable clients risk losing coverage. Social workers need to stay alert and push for protections. #Medicaid #SocialWork
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With SB8 about to take effect, Texas will restrict public facilities by sex assigned at birth. Social workers know the harm this creates for trans Texans. As this law rolls out, advocacy, education, and safety planning will matter more than ever. #Socialwork
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What you need to know about Texas’ “bathroom bill”
Senate Bill 8, which takes effect on Thursday, places new restrictions on which restrooms transgender people can use in certain government-owned buildings and schools.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
With SB8 about to take effect, Texas will restrict public facilities by sex assigned at birth. Social workers know the harm this creates for trans Texans. As this law rolls out, advocacy, education, and safety planning will matter more than ever. #Socialwork
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NYU is using virtual reality and actor based simulations to train social work students on real, high stakes issues in a safe, low pressure setting. This gives students the opportunity to build real clinical skills, and manage their anxiety before working with clients.
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Silver trains social work students with virtual simulations - Washington Square News
An NYU Silver study found that hybrid models integrating virtual simulations with in-person training may help address a citywide shortage of qualified mental health professionals in New York City. T...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
NYU is using virtual reality and actor based simulations to train social work students on real, high stakes issues in a safe, low pressure setting. This gives students the opportunity to build real clinical skills, and manage their anxiety before working with clients.
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Austin's encampment sweeps highlights the need for coordinated, trauma-informed responses. Displacement without services undermine stability. Social workers need to push for policies that call for long-term evidence-based solutions; not temporary removals.
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Greg Abbott orders sweep of Austin homeless camps
Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Austin's encampment sweeps highlights the need for coordinated, trauma-informed responses. Displacement without services undermine stability. Social workers need to push for policies that call for long-term evidence-based solutions; not temporary removals.
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Many Texas families have been strained with the loss of SNAP this November. How can social workers help? Social workers can share 2-1-1, connect clients to local food banks and support local aid networks through volunteer work.
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Texas SNAP benefit pause: How to receive and give help
Food assistance will be canceled in November amid the current federal government shutdown, halting benefits for 10% of Texas’ population.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Many Texas families have been strained with the loss of SNAP this November. How can social workers help? Social workers can share 2-1-1, connect clients to local food banks and support local aid networks through volunteer work.
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Since losing SNAP during the shutdown, food banks in Waco, TX are becoming overwhelmed by the increase in clients needing help feeding their families. With 18-20% of Waco's population living with food insecurity, how can social workers offer their support?
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Waco food charities brace for SNAP cutoff in Texas
Charities are seeing a wave of clients seeking groceries ahead of the Saturday suspension of federal food benefits. Waco has a high food insecurity rate already.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Since losing SNAP during the shutdown, food banks in Waco, TX are becoming overwhelmed by the increase in clients needing help feeding their families. With 18-20% of Waco's population living with food insecurity, how can social workers offer their support?
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Texas schools are reporting soaring measles vaccine delinquencies, some districts report up to 44% of kids missing records. This isn't just about shots, it's about access and trust. Social workers can help families stay connected to care.
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More Texas kindergarteners are coming to school without measles vaccination proof or exemptions
In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not complying with state requirements.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Texas schools are reporting soaring measles vaccine delinquencies, some districts report up to 44% of kids missing records. This isn't just about shots, it's about access and trust. Social workers can help families stay connected to care.
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Social workers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis by helping communities prepare, recover and push for justice. Dive into how the social work field can lead meaningful change in environmental justice
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Social Workers Respond to New Climate Change Agenda | Social Work Blog
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October 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Social workers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis by helping communities prepare, recover and push for justice. Dive into how the social work field can lead meaningful change in environmental justice
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Chiles v. Salazar. #NASW joined 13 organizations in support of Patty Salazar, arguing that conversion therapy is harmful, ineffective, and violates ethical standards. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4h5znr96
October 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Chiles v. Salazar. #NASW joined 13 organizations in support of Patty Salazar, arguing that conversion therapy is harmful, ineffective, and violates ethical standards. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4h5znr96
As Texas expands school vouchers, social workers need to continue to prioritize, equity and access to resources for their students. Learn why social workers must stay engaged in education policy debates
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Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program
Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
As Texas expands school vouchers, social workers need to continue to prioritize, equity and access to resources for their students. Learn why social workers must stay engaged in education policy debates
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No one should face ICE alone. Social workers can support immigrant families by protecting their rights, safety and the dignity of the families. Learn how you can support immigrant families in the NASW Social Work Blog
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What to Do if ICE Comes Knocking | Social Work Blog
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October 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
No one should face ICE alone. Social workers can support immigrant families by protecting their rights, safety and the dignity of the families. Learn how you can support immigrant families in the NASW Social Work Blog
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Social work is asking more of social workers in the forms of ethics, advocacy, and self-care. It can be hard, but it's also what makes the work mean so much. Read how social workers can balance all of these things in
Social Work Expects More From Us
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Social Work Expects More From Us
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Social Work Expects More From Us
Social work is a discipline that expects more of both professionals who practice it and students who study it. If it didn’t expect more, well, we wouldn’t need social workers.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Social work is asking more of social workers in the forms of ethics, advocacy, and self-care. It can be hard, but it's also what makes the work mean so much. Read how social workers can balance all of these things in
Social Work Expects More From Us
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Social Work Expects More From Us
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For many rural Texans, mental health care is out of reach due to a lack of providers in their counties and the existing stigma and around mental health. Learn how Sweetwater is building an accessible counseling program to meet the needs of their rural town.
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'This Town Has Nothing': Rural Texas' Mental Healthcare Crisis
Against long odds, Sweetwater’s public hospital recruited counselors to help address a wave of mental health crises in rural Texas—yet struggles continue.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
For many rural Texans, mental health care is out of reach due to a lack of providers in their counties and the existing stigma and around mental health. Learn how Sweetwater is building an accessible counseling program to meet the needs of their rural town.
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In today's technological world, AI has become integrated into out daily lives. For many industries, including social work, this is causing a panic because of the lack of awareness surrounding AI. Learn how leaders can become more adaptive during the time of AI.
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AI panic is blinding leaders to the signals that matter - SmartBrief
Leaders who can overcome their AI panic will be able to adapt and use the technology wisely, writes Scott Hutcheson.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In today's technological world, AI has become integrated into out daily lives. For many industries, including social work, this is causing a panic because of the lack of awareness surrounding AI. Learn how leaders can become more adaptive during the time of AI.
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House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing is the next step for the #MCEDAct. We ask @repmarcveasey.bsky.social, @repfletcher.bsky.social to help get this #cancer early detection bill passed in 2025!
September 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing is the next step for the #MCEDAct. We ask @repmarcveasey.bsky.social, @repfletcher.bsky.social to help get this #cancer early detection bill passed in 2025!
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Raíces y Resistencia — Roots and Resistance 🌿
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, #NASW honors Hispanic and immigrant communities while naming the harm of recent raids, deportations, and family separations. #NASW
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, #NASW honors Hispanic and immigrant communities while naming the harm of recent raids, deportations, and family separations. #NASW
September 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Raíces y Resistencia — Roots and Resistance 🌿
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, #NASW honors Hispanic and immigrant communities while naming the harm of recent raids, deportations, and family separations. #NASW
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, #NASW honors Hispanic and immigrant communities while naming the harm of recent raids, deportations, and family separations. #NASW
This school year, many Texas schools are moving to a phone free environment. Some are saying that it will increase class participation and lessen student anxieties, while others feel it limits students ability to capture memories.
Read more about Texas's new policy
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Read more about Texas's new policy
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More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones
This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.
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September 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This school year, many Texas schools are moving to a phone free environment. Some are saying that it will increase class participation and lessen student anxieties, while others feel it limits students ability to capture memories.
Read more about Texas's new policy
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Read more about Texas's new policy
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Lawmakers redrew Texas’ congressional districts. See how yours changed. www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2... via @texastribune.org
Lawmakers redrew Texas’ congressional districts. See how yours changed.
The new maps, which aim to flip five Democratic seats to favor Republicans, will go into effect for the 2026 midterms, barring court intervention.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Lawmakers redrew Texas’ congressional districts. See how yours changed. www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2... via @texastribune.org
Stand firm against conspiracy-based disinformation when it comes to vaccine safety. It harms Americans and puts our health at risk. @repmarcveasey.bsky.social @augustpfluger.bsky.social @repfletcher.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Stand firm against conspiracy-based disinformation when it comes to vaccine safety. It harms Americans and puts our health at risk. @repmarcveasey.bsky.social @augustpfluger.bsky.social @repfletcher.bsky.social
With school shootings on the rise, how can we talk to the children about the fears they might be experiencing?
Dr. David Schonfeld, a pediatrician, offers a solution and offers different ways to alleviate anxieties children could be having around this issue.
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Dr. David Schonfeld, a pediatrician, offers a solution and offers different ways to alleviate anxieties children could be having around this issue.
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Talking to kids about school shootings. Be truthful and follow their lead
Parents are struggling to figure out what to say to their children after another school shooting. We talked to some experts, who offered these guidelines.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
With school shootings on the rise, how can we talk to the children about the fears they might be experiencing?
Dr. David Schonfeld, a pediatrician, offers a solution and offers different ways to alleviate anxieties children could be having around this issue.
www.npr.org/2025/08/29/n...
Dr. David Schonfeld, a pediatrician, offers a solution and offers different ways to alleviate anxieties children could be having around this issue.
www.npr.org/2025/08/29/n...
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NASW-TX submitted a letter to the Attorney General in response to the Behavioral Health Executive Council’s request on whether SB 14 applies to mental health providers. The Chapter’s position is that SB 14 does not apply to mental health professionals. Read more: bit.ly/3Vmt8DH
August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NASW-TX submitted a letter to the Attorney General in response to the Behavioral Health Executive Council’s request on whether SB 14 applies to mental health providers. The Chapter’s position is that SB 14 does not apply to mental health professionals. Read more: bit.ly/3Vmt8DH
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Uplift the students & families you serve. Stay informed on NASW’s work against harmful education policies & join social workers advocating for change: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Soc...
August 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Uplift the students & families you serve. Stay informed on NASW’s work against harmful education policies & join social workers advocating for change: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Soc...
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Patient identities. Addresses. Medical bills. Private emails and texts. Even social security numbers.
Demanding sensitive information has NOTHING to do with protecting families and EVERYTHING to do with targeting our trans community.
This is invasive government overreach at its finest.
Demanding sensitive information has NOTHING to do with protecting families and EVERYTHING to do with targeting our trans community.
This is invasive government overreach at its finest.
Trump Officials Demanded Confidential Data About Transgender Children Seeking Care
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August 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Patient identities. Addresses. Medical bills. Private emails and texts. Even social security numbers.
Demanding sensitive information has NOTHING to do with protecting families and EVERYTHING to do with targeting our trans community.
This is invasive government overreach at its finest.
Demanding sensitive information has NOTHING to do with protecting families and EVERYTHING to do with targeting our trans community.
This is invasive government overreach at its finest.
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Breaking: Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map.
Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map
Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
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August 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Breaking: Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map.
Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.