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Calling all social workers! Join thousands of peers nationwide at the #NASW #National Conference #NASW2026, June 10–13 in Washington, DC. Advance your skills, grow your network, and connect with purpose and power.
Register now: tinyurl.com/ycyy29vs
#NASW2026 #SocialWork #ProfessionalDevelopment

05.03.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lawmakers are echoing what #NASW has warned: student loan caps on graduate programs will worsen workforce shortages. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm... #SocialWorkIsAProfession #SocialWorkAdvocacy #StudentLoanPolicy #WorkforceShortage #UpliftDefendTransform

04.03.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Horses that heal: Equine therapy rising in popularity
www.keloland.com/news/local-n... #NASW #SocialWork #HorseTherapy

04.03.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the #NASW Advancing the Power of the Profession Series. Ten sessions will be held during #SWMonth2026 in March, each beginning at 6 PM ET. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Learn more tinyurl.com/2r9ur9yn

04.03.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW submitted comments to the #EducationDepartment advocating that #SocialWork is a professional degree, and that Tiered Standard loans should qualify for #PSLF. Nearly 30,000 social workers signed the petition! Thank You!
Read more: tinyurl.com/7mmyyuwn
#SocialWorkIsAProfession #SWMonth

04.03.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate the heroes who uplift, defend, and transform communities every day πŸ’™ Show your pride with official #SocialWorkMonth gear from Jim Coleman β€” wearables, gifts & more.

Shop: www.jimcolemanstore.com/sw/

Toolkit: socialworkmonth.org

#SWMonth2026 #UpliftDefendTransform #SocialWorkers #NASW

04.03.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Podcast Episode! Meet Steven Grayham, director of SHEEPDOG, as he shares insights on this poignant veteran mental health film. Joining him is #NASW's Dr. Tara Consolino, discussing its real-world impact.
Listen: www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-...
#VeteranMentalHealth

04.03.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the #NASW Advancing the Power of the Profession Series. Ten sessions will be held during #SWMonth2026 in March, each beginning at 6 PM ET. Space is limited. Register in advance. Members are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help inform the presentation. tinyurl.com/2r9ur9yn

04.03.2026 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Social workers uplift, defend & transform β€” not just through direct practice, but by improving systems so every person has dignity, support, and opportunity. Let’s honor the power of quality social work to create real, lasting change. More www.socialworkblog.org/featured-art...
#SocialWorkMonth

04.03.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MILLION THANKS #SOCIALWORKERS!
#NASW submitted comments to the Dept. of Education advocating that #SocialWork is a professional degree & that Tiered Standard loans should qualify for #PSLF. Nearly 30,000 social workers signed the petition Thank You!
Read more www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.as...

04.03.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW Policy Update: Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities extended through December 31, 2027. www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Pol...
#NASW #SocialWorkAdvocacy #Medicare #Telehealth #HealthPolicy #SocialWorkPolicy #HealthcareAccess #MedicareFlexibilities #TelehealthAccess #SocialWorkers #PolicyUpdate

03.03.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Social Work Month! πŸ’™
Social workers are highly trained professionals who don’t just change lives β€” they transform systems. That’s why this year’s theme is Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.
Learn more + toolkit: socialworkmonth.org
#SocialWorkMonth #SWMonth2026 #UpliftDefendTransform

01.03.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #SchoolSocialWorkWeek! March 1-7, 2026
The first week of #SocialWorkMonth month is also #SchoolSocialWorkWeek! During this week, #NASW & #SSWAA recognizes the powerful impact of school social workers. naswpress.org/product/prac...
Get a #SWMonth Toolkit from socialworkmonth.org

28.02.2026 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did PSLF free you from student debt?
The National Association of Social Workers and PSLF Coalition are collecting real stories about the impact of Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Add yours:
tinyurl.com/3xphsdhw #PSLF #StudentDebt #PublicService #SocialWorkers

28.02.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the #NASW Advancing the Power of the Profession Series. Ten sessions will be held during #SWMonth2026 in March, each at 6 PM ET Space is limited & advanced registration is required. Members are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help inform the presentation. More: tinyurl.com/2r9ur9yn

27.02.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready to level up your impact? Join thousands of social workers for #NASW2026, June 10–13 for learning, connection, and inspiration.
Register now β†’ tinyurl.com/ycyy29vs
#SocialWorkers #ConferenceLife #GrowYourSkills #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth

27.02.2026 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #DirectFileAct is here!
Over 150 lawmakers, led by Senators Warren & Van Hollen, introduced a bill to guarantee free, easy tax filing for all Americans. NASW supports this bill--making tax filing simpler reduces financial stress, promotes equity & supports families.
tinyurl.com/3mcwpv99

27.02.2026 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, #NASW Press invites you to Educate. Elevate. Celebrate. Enjoy 15% off select NASW Press titles that uplift Black voices, scholarship, and social work leadership. Use code BHM2026 at checkout through tomorrow! naswpress.org/product-cate... #SocialWorkEducation

27.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legislation to enact the Social Work Interstate Licensing Compact has passed the House in Florida. There is still more work to make it law there. So far, the legislation to allow #SocialWorkers to practice in multiple states with the same license has been approved in 31 states.

26.02.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, #NASW Press invites you to Educate. Elevate. Celebrate. Enjoy 15% off select NASW Press titles that uplift Black voices, scholarship, and social work leadership. Use code BHM2026 at checkout through February 28. naswpress.org/product-cate... #SocialWorkEducation

26.02.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ana Bonilla-Galdamez , ACPS social worker champions underserved youth. Living Legends

Learn how 2015 #NASW Social Worker of the Year Ana Bonilla-Galdamez used the challenges of being an immigrant to enrich her outreach to her community in this Connection Newspaper article: tinyurl.com/vh8wyz75

26.02.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Trump Administration plan to create immigrant detention facilities across the nation raises serious human rights and child welfare concerns. #NASW is analyzing the issue and will have guidance for #SocialWorkers soon.

25.02.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kick off #SocialWorkMonth with a powerful webinar hosted by APSAC on March 2 from noon-1:30 PM ET! πŸ’™ Join experts like #NASW’s April Ferguson, Darrell Armstrong, and Mary Pulido for 3 sessions on resilience, secondary trauma & uplifting social workers’ impact. Free registration: tinyurl.com/mryaup24

25.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Publicservice should never come with a political price tag. #NASW is part of a lawsuit suing the Trump-Vance Administration for weaponizing PSLF and threatening to deny debt relief to social workers based on politics. bit.ly/3MiIXul

25.02.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Biased outputs & hallucinations: Ethical risks in social workers using AI
New research finds widespread enthusiasm for AI-powered transcription in #SocialWork, alongside growing concerns about accuracy, ethics & a lack of robust evaluation.
More: www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/biased-...

25.02.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW is fighting back to protect #socialwork as a profession. We've rallied more than 21k+ social workers to demand that the DOE protect our professional status. Learn why it’s critical. bit.ly/4qyAZeI #SocialWorkIsAProfession #CSWE

24.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Help us reach 30,000 signatures! Sign the ✍️ #SocialWorkIsAProfession Petition!
www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio... Thousands of supporters have already signed the petition urging the Education Department to protect social work’s professional status. Join them #UpliftDefendTransform

24.02.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW is fighting back to protect social work as a profession by rallying thousands of #SocialWorkers to sign our petition demanding that the DOE keep our professional status. Learn more and join more than 21k social workers in signing our petition. bit.ly/3MnpuIY #SocialWorkIsAProfession

23.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, #NASW Press invites you to Educate. Elevate. Celebrate. Enjoy 15% off select NASW Press titles that uplift Black voices, scholarship, and social work leadership. Use code BHM2026 at checkout through February 28. naswpress.org/product-cate... #SocialWorkEducation

23.02.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week the Wisconsin State Senate passed the Social Work Licensure Compact, clearing the way for the bill to head to the Governor's desk for his signature!
#SocialWorkers #SocialWorkIsAProfession #LicensureCompact

21.02.2026 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0