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On March 4th, over 200 social work students and practitioners participated in NASW Missouri’s LEAD event. #NASWMO would like to thank Social Workers and Reps. Aaron Crossley and Elizabeth Fuchs for their time. #SocialWork

06.03.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Action Center

Sign our petition: www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
Submit comments at regulations.gov
#SocialWorkIsAProfession

23.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Social Work is a Profession: Response to the Department of Education’s RISE Committee Proposed Rule YouTube video by National Association of Social Workers

During our Facebook and YouTube Live Event Thursday night, NASW Public Policy & Advocacy Manager Dina Kastner encouraged #SocialWorkers to get involved and tell Congress to protect the #SocialWork profession.

www.youtube.com/live/XBENcKs...

23.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On February 17th, 2026, #NASWMO Executive Director Marc Herstand met with Missouri State Representatives and Senators. He met with Social Work State Representatives Keri Ingle, Elizabeth Fuchs, and Aaron Crossley. He also met with State Representatives Pattie Mansur and State Senator Patty Lewis.

20.02.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NASW Alert: DOE proposes classifying #SocialWork as "graduate" not "professional." This would mean LOWER student loan limits for social workers than for other professions. Comments due 3/2/26. Personalize & submit here: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
#SocialWorkIsAProfession #StudentLoans

19.02.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Act Now: Provide Comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding Student Loan Limits and PSLF Eligibility.

Visit the #NASW Action Center before March 2 and tell DOE that #SocialWorkIsAProfession

www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Act...

18.02.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW strongly opposes the motion to expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and is urging all 68 voting member associations to uphold the profession’s core values of unity, dialogue, and compassion.
tinyurl.com/5rtf954s

17.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW is fighting back to protect social work 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. www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
#SocialWorkIsAProfession

13.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NASW-MO Conference Breakout Spotlight: Suicide Prevention: β€œLethal Means Safety Training for Suicide Prevention"
Presenter: Monica Matthieu, PhD, LCSW

Saturday, April 11th

Part 1: 2:00-3:30 P.M. & Part 2: 3:45-5:15 P.M.

3 CEUS

Register: naswmo.socialworkers.org/Conference
#NASWMO #NASWMO2026

05.02.2026 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Missouri social workers, now is the time to register for the #NASWMO Annual Conference! If you register by March 1st, you can save up to $60!

Visit naswmo.socialworkers.org/Conference

04.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join #NASW for our Social Work Student Series webinar, Seeing Strengths in Action: Empowering Clients Through Ethical, Person-Centered Care, on Thursday, 2/19 from 6:00–7:30 PM ET. Presenter: Emma MacDonald, LMSW-Clinical Open to all. Register at socialworkers.org/studentevents #SocialWorkStudents

28.01.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE WEBINAR: Changing Political Climate – Impacts on Social Work Administration
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Presented by Gigi Tsontos, LCSW, MPA, PCC

Once Continuing Education Hour

REGISTER: naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Info...

#NASWMO #MacroSocialWork

26.01.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Greetings! This year's #SocialWorkMonth theme is Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform. & #NASW's 2026 Social Work Month page is live! You can find a toolkit that includes logos, social media suggestions, a theme rationale, and merchandise.
Visit: socialworkmonth.org
#SWMonth2026

23.01.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW Missouri Chapter supports a bill that would make it easier for a pregnant person to obtain a divorce. Under current law, a judge can stop such divorces from being finalized, which could trap a person who is pregnant in an abusive relationship. Learn more at KBIA radio: tinyurl.com/mvpe5bcp

21.01.2026 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many NASW chapters have challenged conversion therapy practices in their states. Read more in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-...
#NASW #SocialWorkAdvocacy #EndConversionTherapy #LGBTQRights #SocialJustice

16.01.2026 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join #NASW Pres Dr. Yvonne Chase for a live conversation on helping people stay grounded, listen across differences, and move dialogue forward when tensions are high.
πŸ—“ Jan. 22, 2026 | 7 PM ET
πŸŽ₯ Facebook Live & YouTube Live
πŸ”— www.facebook.com/events/14037...
▢️ www.youtube.com/live/QWKTgkA...

16.01.2026 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NASW-MO Annual Conference" Transform Today for a Brighter Tomorrow" | April 10th-12th 2026 | 18 Credits

Location: Camden on the Lake Resort I 2359 Bittersweet Rd Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Register: naswmo.socialworkers.org/Conference
#NASWMO #NASW

15.01.2026 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's Member Forum has been postponed. If you have any questions, please contact the chapter office: chapter.naswmo@socialworkers.org.

14.01.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know that NASW Missouri is now on LinkedIn? Β You can find us by searching "National Association of Social Workers Missouri Chapter."
www.linkedin.com/company/nati...
#NASWMO

13.01.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW CEO Anthony Estreet: "NASW mourns the loss of Renee Nicole Good and stands in support of all those affected by this tragedy. This association will continue to advocate for fair and just immigration policies that can help prevent any further violence and loss of life.

09.01.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the aftermath of an ICE agent killing Renee Nicole Good, there must be truth, justice and accountability, the #NASW Minnesota Chapter said in a statement. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mtp5mn85 #JusticeForReneeNicoleGood #ICEAccountability

08.01.2026 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW has endorsed a bill from Reps. Jill Tokuda of Hawaii, Tim Kennedy of New York and Shomari Figures of Alabama that would reverse federal student loan limits imposed on hashtag#SocialWorkers and other professions. Learn more about this bill: tinyurl.com/bd7uarpp

05.01.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upworthy.com posted an article about how comedian and actor @tiffanyhaddish stopped her comedy show to thank #SocialWorker Coleta Lewis, who encouraged Haddish to pursue comedy. The article mentioned an #NASW/Ipsos survey that said many Americans said Social Workers improved their situation.

05.01.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NASW today delivered a petition to the U.S. Department of Education signed by more than 21,250 Social Workers that urges the agency to classify social work as a professional degree and not a graduate degree. Professional degrees carry higher federal student loan eligibility: tinyurl.com/7vtsccr8

22.12.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is Winter Mental Health & Wellness Awareness Day and December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. Winter can be tough. #SocialWorkers, let’s promote connection, coping, and community care. ❄️ #NASW
#MentalHealthMatters #WinterWellness #CommunitySupport #SADAwareness

18.12.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hand in a red circle. Stop Atisemitism.

Hand in a red circle. Stop Atisemitism.

Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States and around the world. In the aftermath of the deadly, antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, #NASW today issued a statement in solidarity with Jewish people in the fight against antisemitism. Take time to read it: tinyurl.com/3y5cdx8k

17.12.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Executive Director Marc Herstand for our virtual Member Forum on January 14, 2026, at 12 PM or 5 PM. Get updates on NASW-MO activities, share your feedback, and discuss advocacy efforts for the profession and social justice. We want to hear from you!
naswmo.socialworkers.org/Membership/M...

17.12.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing a bright and meaningful Hanukkah to all who celebrate. ✨

May each night bring light, peace, and moments of joy to you and your loved ones.

From all of us at NASW-MO, Chag Sameach! πŸ•ŽπŸ’™

17.12.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Social work mattersβ€”and so does your voice! Over 23,000 have signed to fight new Dept. of Education rules that could limit MSW student loans. Add your name today:
πŸ‘‰ www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
#SocialWork #NASWPetition #SupportSocialWorkers #HigherEdPolicy

16.12.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2026 Ethics and Boundaries Offerings.

Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations.
January 12th, 2026, 1:00 p.M.-5:00 P.M. CST
4 E & B Continuing Education hours.
Presented by Brenda J. Stueber, MSSW. Picture of Brenda and the NASW-Mo logo.

2026 Ethics and Boundaries Offerings. Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations. January 12th, 2026, 1:00 p.M.-5:00 P.M. CST 4 E & B Continuing Education hours. Presented by Brenda J. Stueber, MSSW. Picture of Brenda and the NASW-Mo logo.

"Bridging the Generational Divide: Ethical Practice in Social Work Across Generations"
Live Webinar: January 12, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST 4 Ethics and Boundaries Continuing Education Hours
Presented by Brenda J. Stueber, MSSW
REGISTER: naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Info...

15.12.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0