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NASW is the largest individual membership organization of social workers in the world. We provide resources and professional development for our members
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NASW supports, advocates for, and advances the social work profession across in the USA.

10/21/2026

🎇 Strengthen your skills, engage in honest dialogue, and explore complex issues affecting social work at the 2026 NASW Virtual Forum. Earn up to 16 CEs by attending the live sessions (8 CEs) and watching eligible recorded sessions you didn’t attend (8 CEs). https://tinyurl.com/2026-NASW-Virtual-Forum

10/16/2026

⏰ Reminder: Call for Nominations for the 2027 NASW & NASW Foundation National Recognition Awards are open through November 9, 2026.
Help recognize social workers, advocates, public officials, and emerging leaders advancing social justice, strengthening communities, and elevating the social work profession.
🏆 Submit a nomination: https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards

10/16/2026

Social workers often navigate complex issues that call for honest dialogue, critical reflection, and meaningful action. Join NASW’s 2026 Virtual Forum, November 4–5, to explore the challenges shaping the profession and the actions we can take. Gain practical insights, strengthen your skills, and engage with experts as we turn insights into impact. https://tinyurl.com/2026-NASW-Virtual-Forum

10/15/2026

🌺 Social work in action: Students at Hawaiʻi Pacific University are connecting classroom learning with community service, Indigenous knowledge, and care for the land. The School of Social Work has earned the 2026 Community Partnership Action Award for its commitment to community partnerships and social and environmental justice. https://www.hpu.edu/about-us/the-ohana/article.php?nid=nc05192601

10/14/2026

Having health insurance doesn’t always mean having access to mental health care. Provider shortages, “ghost” networks, denied claims and rising costs are already creating barriers, and Medicaid cuts could make access even harder.
Medicaid is one of the main funding sources for many hospitals, clinics, and various mental health programs. These facilities are used by many patients, not just Medicaid recipients. “When Medicaid is cut and people lose coverage, facilities will lose money and they’re going to start cutting services, which will impact everyone,” Jeremy Haines, director of public policy and government relations for NASW told Dame Magazine.

Read more: https://www.damemagazine.com/2026/10/14/mental-health-care-access-insurance-barriers/

10/14/2026

🙌 Enjoy exclusive savings when you register for the 2026 NASW Virtual Forum as a member. Join us November 4–5 for keynotes, plenaries, and breakout sessions designed to strengthen your skills and turn insight into impact around complex issues facing the social work profession. Register now to earn up to 16 CEs. https://tinyurl.com/2026-NASW-Virtual-Forum

10/13/2026

📣 Student loan borrowers: Get your PSLF questions answered!

Join a free student loan webinar Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 12 p.m. ET, open to all eligible borrowers. Learn about repayment and forgiveness options, upcoming changes, and get your questions answered live.

🔗 Register: https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/f3IuClYPKJTmV7kiDTMlszT7fH?domain=us.list-manage.com

10/13/2026

🎉 66 years of ethics, integrity, and impact!

Today we celebrate the NASW Code of Ethics and its enduring role in guiding the social work profession. 💙

10/11/2026

Registration deadlines are approaching. Have you checked yours?
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can help individuals and communities prepare to participate by sharing accurate, nonpartisan voting information.
Encourage your professional network and community to:
• Register to vote or check their registration status
• Update their name or address if needed
• Review state voting requirements and deadlines
• Share trusted voting resources with others

Registration deadlines vary by state. Explore NASW’s Safeguarding Free and Fair Elections Resource Center to find information you can use and share:
https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Social-Justice/Voting-Rights-Voting-Protection-and-Voter-Participation-Resource-Center

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