Preventing Forced Child Adoptions and Important Advocacy Actions for Social Workers
By Karen Smith Rotabi, MSW, MPH, PhD
People who seek asylum from “Northern Triangle” countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras have been suffering systematic human rights abuses on the Southwestern border. Specifically, the current Presidential administration’s “zero tolerance policy” has separated children from ..Read More…
By Janlee Wong, MSW
The current controversy involving the incident with the Covington Catholic High School students, the Black Hebrew Israelites and Native Americans mirrors the political and racial divisions in our country today. High school students in Washington DC for a pro-life march, encounter others who are also expressing their opinion and views in ..Read More…
The NASW Board of Directors approved for vetting, a proposed amendment to the NASW Bylaws, Article XIV – Budget and Finance. The proposed amendment will be accessible for a 90-day member review and comment period. For your comment to be considered, it must be submitted at the link below, by close of business May 10, ..Read More…
By Diane Wasznicky, Esq., CFLS, and Jack D. Love, MA, LMFT
For a number of years, the California chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC-CA) has attempted to address the decreasing numbers of mental health professionals qualified to serve in family law forensic roles. These roles include custody evaluations (FC§3110 and Evidence ..Read More…
By Jiewen ‘Janice’ Huang
It has been one year and two months since I took on the role of Co-chair for the Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Council (APISWC), Northern California of NASW. When I sighed with mixed emotions about how fast time flew by, I was hit by this deep appreciation for the growth ..Read More…
MLTSS cannot succeed in California without integrating assisted living facilities.
By Jason Bloome
Managed Long Term Support and Services (MLTSS) programs are quickly expanding throughout the nation. More than 24 states have MLTSS programs which consist of State Medicaid Agencies providing capitated payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) for the provision of LTSS, often in ..Read More…
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The National Association of Social Workers is hosting a free Virtual Ethics Round Table on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. During the live online broadcast, faculty, student, and field instructor panelists will examine the implications ..Read More…
Shurene Premo, BSW Candidate 2019, San Diego University
Haganee Mum! Ne Naneehaa Shurene Premo, Ne Toka Badi Nythe. Hello everyone!
My name is Shurene Premo, and I am from Duck Valley, Nevada. I come from the Great Basin Territory and I carry the Tosa Wihi (White Knife) clan in my bloodline. I am representing ..Read More…
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…
Every year, the California Chapter of NASW honors individuals who have made significant contributions to social work. It’s time to submit your nominations!
These include social workers who have performed outstanding work in the past few years (Social Worker of the Year); social workers who have a lifetime of major achievements (Lifetime Award); non-social workers ..Read More…
