NASW-MN Chapter

NASW-MN Chapter We support, equip, and inspire a diverse and inclusive membership of social workers across MN. We are your voice for promoting and protecting social workers.

We envision a strong, unified social work community leading MN to a just and equitable society.

📣 NASW-MN Board Elections Are Open!The future of NASW-MN is shaped by its members—and only members can vote.Now through ...
06/03/2026

đź“Ł NASW-MN Board Elections Are Open!

The future of NASW-MN is shaped by its members—and only members can vote.

Now through June 24, eligible members have the opportunity to elect the leaders who will help guide our chapter's priorities, advocacy, and vision for the years ahead.

Take a few minutes to get to know the candidates and make your voice heard. Check your email for your voter guide and ballot link, then cast your vote before the election closes.

Your profession. Your chapter. Your vote.

Voting closes June 24.

is supporting a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education regarding restrictive federal student loa...
06/02/2026

is supporting a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education regarding restrictive federal student loan limits for advanced degrees. This policy is expected to reduce access to critical funding and exacerbate provider shortages. For more details, visit NASW News Releases at socialworkers.org. “We proudly stand with this coalition of states to ensure that dedicated future clinical social workers can afford the education required to provide essential, life-saving mental health care across the nation,” NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, said.

Pride Month is a celebration—but it is also a call to action.This June, the NASW Minnesota and North Dakota Chapters sta...
06/02/2026

Pride Month is a celebration—but it is also a call to action.

This June, the NASW Minnesota and North Dakota Chapters stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and reaffirm our commitment to dignity, inclusion, self-determination, and respect for all.

At a time when many 2SLGBTQIA+ people are facing increased discrimination, harmful rhetoric, and threats to their rights, social workers have a critical role to play. Social workers have a responsibility to promote policies, laws, and programs that affirm, support, and value LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, families, and communities.

Pride Month is also an opportunity for us to strengthen our practice. As the needs of our communities evolve, so must our knowledge and skills. Whether you're working in schools, healthcare, behavioral health, community organizations, or policy, continued learning helps us provide affirming, culturally responsive services that support 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families.

Visit NASW's Resources for supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, families, relationships, and communities: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/LGBTQIA2S

This month, we encourage social workers to celebrate Pride, uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ voices, defend human rights, and invest in the learning needed to better serve our communities.

Because social justice isn't seasonal—and neither is our commitment to it.

Taking your Social Work Licensure Exam soon?Join our Licensure Exam Review Prep Course to learn key test-taking strategi...
06/01/2026

Taking your Social Work Licensure Exam soon?
Join our Licensure Exam Review Prep Course to learn key test-taking strategies, how to interpret exam questions, and how to avoid common pitfalls—so you can walk into exam day with confidence.
Perfect timing: The next prep course date is June 4th, with multiple other options: June 17, July 14, or August 25!
Designed for all exam levels: Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, and Clinical.
Multiple dates available. See all dates and register: https://bit.ly/2026LERP

Save the Dates: Oct 22-25!! Camp NASW-MN is back, and this year’s theme is: Wildly Resilient.It’s been a hard year for m...
05/30/2026

Save the Dates: Oct 22-25!!
Camp NASW-MN is back, and this year’s theme is: Wildly Resilient.
It’s been a hard year for many across Minnesota. The work has been heavy, the challenges real, and the need for connection greater than ever. This fall, we’re gathering in nature to recharge, reconnect, and rebuild resilience alongside people who understand the work and care as deeply as you do.
Join social workers from across the state for community, reflection, learning, laughter, and a little room to breathe again.
More details coming soon—but for now, mark your calendars and start looking forward to a weekend of being wildly resilient together.

The DOE finalized a harmful new rule. It excludes social work from "professional" degrees. Student loan limits will drop...
05/29/2026

The DOE finalized a harmful new rule. It excludes social work from "professional" degrees. Student loan limits will drop by half. and are taking urgent action. Help us protect future Social Workers. Learn what we are doing & engage your Congressional representative today: https://tinyurl.com/4smdwyta

Taking your Social Work Licensure Exam soon?Join our Licensure Exam Review Prep Course to learn key test-taking strategi...
05/28/2026

Taking your Social Work Licensure Exam soon?
Join our Licensure Exam Review Prep Course to learn key test-taking strategies, how to interpret exam questions, and how to avoid common pitfalls—so you can walk into exam day with confidence.
Perfect timing: The next prep course date is May 19!
Designed for all exam levels: Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, and Clinical.
Multiple dates available. See all dates and register: https://bit.ly/2026LERP

⚠️ Important update for Minnesota Medicaid providers:CMS has warned it could withhold up to $2 billion from Minnesota’s ...
05/22/2026

⚠️ Important update for Minnesota Medicaid providers:

CMS has warned it could withhold up to $2 billion from Minnesota’s Medicaid program if required provider revalidations are not completed — putting care for 1.3 million Minnesotans at risk.

As part of Minnesota Revalidate 2026, providers delivering services identified as “high risk” under the state’s Medicaid audit initiative must successfully complete revalidation by May 31, 2026.

If you provide Medicaid services, make sure you understand whether this requirement applies to you and complete any necessary steps as soon as possible.

đź”— More information:
Providers' Roundtable:
The providers' roundtable calls take place every Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, and a number of providers have indicated that this has been a great source of ongoing information, as well as an opportunity to raise concerns and troubleshoot problems. Attendance at these meetings is by invitation only, so anyone who is not currently on the calendar invite but is interested in joining the calls should email [email protected] to get added.

In addition, the best places to go for MN Revalidate 2026 information is below:
· For general information, here is an overview page: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/news-initiatives-reports-workgroups/minnesota-health-care-programs/provider-news/minnesota-revalidate.jsp

· For provider questions and a more general FAQ (verses the more detailed one shared at MHLN), this page is helpful: Minnesota Revalidate Provider FAQ / Minnesota Department of Human Services
https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/news-initiatives-reports-workgroups/minnesota-health-care-programs/provider-news/mn-revalidate-provider-faq.jsp

If you scroll down there is a section about the unannounced site visits, which were a significant topic on the call last Friday.

Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn with Jenny Arneson, LGSW, Legislative Consultant for the MN Coalition of Licensed Socia...
05/21/2026

Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn with Jenny Arneson, LGSW, Legislative Consultant for the MN Coalition of Licensed Social Workers, for a fast-paced recap of the biggest policy developments impacting our profession and the communities we serve.

đź“… Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 12–1 p.m. CT via Zoom
🎓 1.0 CEU — FREE for all

Topics include:
✔️ Title protection
✔️ MA reimbursement rates
✔️ School social work funding
✔️ Housing policy
✔️ Federal funding threats
…and more.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what passed, what’s still in play, and how these decisions could impact your practice, clients, and community.

Don’t miss this timely conversation!
Join us for a FREE Lunch & Learn with Jenny Arneson, LGSW, Legislative Consultant for the MN Coalition of Licensed Social Workers, for a fast-paced recap of the biggest policy developments impacting our profession and the communities we serve.

đź“… Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 12–1 p.m. CT via Zoom
🎓 1.0 CEU — FREE for all

Topics include:
✔️ Title protection
✔️ MA reimbursement rates
✔️ School social work funding
✔️ Housing policy
✔️ Federal funding threats
…and more.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what passed, what’s still in play, and how these decisions could impact your practice, clients, and community.

Don’t miss this timely conversation!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE-qxiLq3i78FAD8KuKlB1MXD72WgnMwrW-xwGkeiQ2totFQ/viewform

Join us for our final Spring Networking event of the season! This year’s networking gatherings have been a wonderful opp...
05/21/2026

Join us for our final Spring Networking event of the season!

This year’s networking gatherings have been a wonderful opportunity for social workers to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and enjoy lively, casual conversations—including an engaging discussion on AI in social work.

We’ll also be celebrating our Supervisor of the Year, who will be in attendance to accept her award!

Registration is appreciated, but not required: https://forms.gle/3aYeArNUL4CBnD8m6
Free and open to all social workers!

Come connect, learn, and celebrate with us—we’d love to see you there.

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Backus, MN
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