NASW Louisiana Chapter

NASW Louisiana Chapter We are the Louisiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, a membership organization

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW provides the resources to help fulfill personal career goals while assisting members and the profession as a whole to make a true difference in the world. NASW Members have access to cutting

-edge ideas, the most up-to-date information, and the highest-quality resources available. Join NASW-LA members in unifying and strengthening the social work profession at https://www.socialworkers.org/Membership

NASW has released draft standards addressing long-term services and supports ( ) provided by   to people of all ages in ...
06/23/2026

NASW has released draft standards addressing long-term services and supports ( ) provided by to people of all ages in home- and community-based settings and facilities, and we invite your input on the manuscript. When finalized, the standards will replace the 2003 NASW Standards for Social Work Services in Long-Term Care Facilities. Read the manuscript and provide your feedback by July 12, 2026; neither NASW membership nor a social work degree is required to participate. https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/School-Social-Work/LTSS/

Bring NASW Louisiana to Your Class or Club! Inspire the next generation of social work leaders by inviting NASW Louisian...
06/22/2026

Bring NASW Louisiana to Your Class or Club! Inspire the next generation of social work leaders by inviting NASW Louisiana to speak to your class or student organization. We’ll share the value of membership, advocacy opportunities, career development resources, and ways social work students can get involved with the NASW Louisiana Chapter. It’s free, simple to schedule, and a meaningful way to connect students with their professional community. We’ll coordinate an NASW-LA leader to present either virtually or in person, whichever works best for you. Book your presentation today at https://bit.ly/NASWLaEngagement

NASW-LA members are invited to join us for Membership Matters: Live Town Hall with Chapter President Angela Wiggins Harr...
06/19/2026

NASW-LA members are invited to join us for Membership Matters: Live Town Hall with Chapter President Angela Wiggins Harris and Executive Director Will Francis on June 24, 2026, from 6:30–7:30 PM CT on Zoom. This interactive town hall is an opportunity to hear real-time updates on the profession and NASW-LA programs, ask questions and share feedback directly with Chapter leadership, learn more about advocacy, licensure, and upcoming education opportunities, and connect with fellow members in a relaxed, informal setting. Check your email for the link to join!

It was so great connecting with members from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas at the NASW National Conference in Washingto...
06/18/2026

It was so great connecting with members from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas at the NASW National Conference in Washington, DC! One of the best parts of conference is having the opportunity to meet members face-to-face, strengthen existing relationships, and make new connections across our chapters. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our meetup and spent time with us throughout the week. We're grateful to be part of such a passionate and dedicated social work community across all three states.

Be Our Next NASW-LA Featured Member! Social workers across Louisiana are making a difference every day, and we want to c...
06/17/2026

Be Our Next NASW-LA Featured Member! Social workers across Louisiana are making a difference every day, and we want to celebrate YOU. Sharing your story helps highlight your impact while inspiring and connecting others across the NASW-LA community. Want to be featured? Submit your information now via the Featured Member form; selected members will be highlighted in our monthly newsletter and on social media. We can’t wait to celebrate the amazing work you’re doing! https://bit.ly/NASWLAMemberFeature

Are you ready to help shape the 2027 NASW Louisiana Conference? Join the Conference Planning Committee! This committee p...
06/15/2026

Are you ready to help shape the 2027 NASW Louisiana Conference? Join the Conference Planning Committee! This committee plays a key role in creating the content, experience, and impact of our annual state conference, happening March 10-12, 2027. Members contribute to planning the program, identifying speakers, securing sponsors, coordinating logistics, promoting the event, and more. We are seeking passionate and organized NASW members from a variety of backgrounds and practice areas to help us create a meaningful and inclusive experience. The committee meets virtually on a regular basis beginning in summer 2026, with increased involvement leading up to the conference. The deadline is July 1st, submit your interest form today: https://bit.ly/naswla_committees

Integrating the Mind-Body into Social Work Practice (Virtual) 🧠 15 CEs (Includes 3 Ethics + 2 Pain CEs) 📅 On-Demand Acce...
06/13/2026

Integrating the Mind-Body into Social Work Practice (Virtual)
🧠 15 CEs (Includes 3 Ethics + 2 Pain CEs)
📅 On-Demand Access Begins: Sept. 18
💻 Live Virtual Session: Sept. 25, 2026

Explore neuroscience, mindfulness, grounding interventions, movement, trauma-informed drumming, ethics, and more through a retreat-inspired learning experience for social workers.

Learn more and register: nasw-michigan.org/event/mindbodycertprogram

Discover how core beliefs influence identity in How Core Beliefs Shape Identity with Ebony Allen, LCSW-BACS on Friday, J...
06/09/2026

Discover how core beliefs influence identity in How Core Beliefs Shape Identity with Ebony Allen, LCSW-BACS on Friday, June 26. This interactive session explores how beliefs formed through childhood and life experiences shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and offers practical strategies to reframe limiting beliefs for healthier, more empowering patterns in social work practice. Register now: https://bit.ly/LA26PDW21

Survival is the baseline. But what does true liberation look like?  If you’re headed to  , don’t just fill your schedule...
06/08/2026

Survival is the baseline. But what does true liberation look like?
If you’re headed to , don’t just fill your schedule with standard lectures. Make sure you’re in the room for a conversation that aims to shift the culture.
Swipe through to see what we’re unpacking at this year's CEO Speaker Series session:
“Healing While Black: From Survival to Liberation for Black Men and Boys.”
We’re going beyond textbooks to explore healing, mental health, and the real-world experiences of Black men and boys through the lens of modern social work practice, leadership, and advocacy.
Drop a if we'll see you there, and tag a colleague who needs to put this on their calendar!
Featuring:
NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C
D’Wayne James, PhD, LCSW
Brandon Frame, EdD
Paul Bashea Williams, LCSW-C, LICSW
It's not too late to register visit
https://www.socialworkers.org/2026-Conference

Address

P. O. Box 4093
Baton Rouge, LA
70821

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+12253461234

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