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October 16, 2018

Social Work Voter Guide to the 2018 General Election

Make you get out there and vote!

Here is a link to the California candidates the NASWCA supports:

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.naswca.org/resource/resmgr/files/proposition_recommendations2.pdf

 

Click here for a list of our national endorsements:

https://www.socialworkers.org/advocacy/political-action-for-candidate-election-pace/2018-pace-endorsements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• A Farewell Interview with Elder Advocate Professor Lillian Hyatt

Messages

September 6, 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

 

 

 

School Orientations

By Janlee Wong

Late summer is the time of new class orientations at many schools of social work. The following address was given at the Fresno State University MSW I orientation August 21, 2018.

You’ve already decided to make an investment of time and money by going ..Read More…

• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Announcements

October 16, 2018

Deadline Extended to October 31 for Applications for 2018-19 Birdwoman Scholarship

 

REMINDER – SUBMIT NOW!

NASW-CA Now Accepting Applications for 2018-19 Birdwoman Scholarship

Application Deadline is now October 31, 2018 

NASW CA will provide up to TEN $1,000 scholarships to Native American undergraduate or graduate social work students in California.

Applicants must be a member of NASW or join NASW to apply.

Graduate and undergraduate ..Read More…

• NASW has Endorsed these California Congressional Candidates

Political Action

September 27, 2017

Governor Brown Signs Dementia Training Bill into Law

 

Governor Brown Signs Dementia Training Bill into Law!
Governor Brown heard from more than 1200 Alzheimer’s Association advocates who sent strong, personal letters urging him to sign Senate Bill 449 (Monning) into law. Thank you to all who responded to the call to action!

The bill increases dementia training ..Read More…

• 2017 Has Been a Busy Year So Far

• California Rep. Barbara Lee Reappointed by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

• The Importance of Supporting SB 349: the Dialysis Patient Safety Act

• New Bill Introduced to Create Children’s Savings Accounts

Professional Development

October 16, 2018

Become a Mentor!

• Immigration for Social Work Practitioners Event

• Upcoming SPS Webinar – Register Now

• Upcoming Webinar Trainings for Social Workers and Schools

• Check Out These Upcoming Events

Council Reports

August 16, 2018

Rehabilitation & Inclusion Council’s 2nd Annual Meet & Greet

• CADD CORNER: Enough is Enough: Social Workers and the Epidemic of Gun Violence

• NASW-CA Rehabilitation & Inclusion Council Report

• NASWCA Women’s Council Report

• NASW-CA’s Rehabilitation and Inclusion Council Report

Opinion

October 11, 2018

When a Client Threatens the Therapist: Guidelines for Mitigating Risk

 

 

It’s not something that most of us would ever imagine having to deal with in our careers — a client makes or poses a threat of violence against you.

By Renee Lonner and Michele Licht

Therapists seem to be uniquely challenged in terms of knowing what to do to protect themselves, based ..Read More…

• What Do We Know About the Psychological Distress of Latino Veterans in California?

• Social Workers Creating Changes in Education

Events

1 day ago

Teaching and Learning in Ghana: A Lecture by Dr. Sylvester Bowie

• NASW-CA Mixer for Students

• NEW ADDITION TO ANNUAL NASWCA CONFERENCE PROGRAM!

Other News

September 27, 2018

How Social Workers Can Help Hurricane Florence Survivors

Please view this video to find out how you can help.

https://spark.adobe.com/video/Ou3ADYounRvSk

• Calming Those First-Year Jitters

• Examination Writers Sought

Legal Issues

December 1, 2017

NASW Legal Defense Fund Has Your Back

NASW’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has been promoting social justice for more than 45 years. Established in 1972 to provide financial legal assistance and to support cases and issues of concern to NASW members and the social work profession, LDF also offers educational programs to improve the legal status and knowledge of ..Read More…

• Legal Resources for Human Services Agencies Serving Native American Clients

• Social Work and Recent Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court

• Social Workers and Elder Abuse

• Quick Reference Guide for Responding to a Subpoena

• Legal Considerations When a Client Dies by Suicide

• Termination: Ending the Therapeutic Relationship-Avoiding Abandonment

• LawHelpCA: California’s Official and Free Legal Resource

• Legal Issues in Health Insurance Audits

• People V.  Garcia: NASW-CA Joins in an Amicus Brief

Reports

October 16, 2018

Inaugural NASW Santa Clarita Unit Meeting a Big Success

 

The inaugural NASW Santa Clarita Unit meeting happened on September 25, 2018 at Buca Di Beppo in Santa Clarita.

It was a great evening of food, talk, laughter, networking, and planning, surrounded by other professionals who share a passion for this amazing field of Social Work.

Monthly meetings will occur the fourth Tuesday ..Read More…

• NASW Santa Clarita Mixer on September 25

• NASW-CA Region I Support Group Dates

• Happy End of Summer from the NASWCA San Francisco Unit!

• Event: Psychological First Aid for Social Workers

• Law and Ethics Event

• Join Us for a NASWCA Region I Panel Discussion

• NASW San Fernando Valley to Host Mixer

• Region D Presents Action for Community Wellness

• North Gateway Unit Presents Conference for Community Wellness

Around the State

October 17, 2018

Empower your Community to Vote! 

 

 

Spread the word about free and discounted rides to the polls on  November 6!

LYFT:  https://blog.lyft.com/posts/2018/8/22/get-out-the-vote

UBER:    https://carpoolvote.com/

#VoteTogether and Democracy Works

 

Important Dates:

October 8: first day of early and vote-by-mail voting October 22: Voter registration deadline October 23 – November 6: Conditional voter registration available at vote centers and county election offices October ..Read More…