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Join Us For Our Next Monthly Virtual Peer Support Group Meeting On November 8th!

October 12, 2021

NASW-CA offers a monthly virtual support group for all social workers. If you would benefit from meeting with fellow social...

Join Us For Our Next Monthly Virtual Peer Support Group Meeting On November 8th!

CABSW Symposium Early Bird Registration ending 10/15/2022!!

NASW Virtual Career Fair Jan 26th 2022

San Fernando Valley Unit Fall 2021 Survey

Inspiring Hope, Empowering Healing Training on the Effects of Trauma

Join the LGBTQ+ Council For Their Next Monthly Virtual Support Group Meeting On October 19th!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meet Our New NASW-CA Policy and Advocacy Intern Jonathan Goh!

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September 15, 2021

Jonathan Goh (he/him) is currently an MSW student at California State University, Sacramento. Jonathan’s...

Meet Our New NASW-CA Policy and Advocacy Intern Jane Kinner!

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September 14, 2021

Jane Kinner (she/her) is an MSW candidate at California State University, Sacramento and...

NASW-CA Is Hiring! New Program Coordinator Position – Apply today!

NASW-CA Now Accepting Applications for Open Marketing & Communications Coordinator Position

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September 13, 2021

NASW-CA is hiring! We are looking to hire a Marketing & Communications Coordinator...

Register For Our Annual Conference! 40% Discount Available for the month of September

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September 7, 2021

Board of Behavioral Sciences Announces Three New Pandemic-Related Waiver Extensions

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September 3, 2021

From the Board of Behavioral Sciences of California: The BBS has announced three...

NASW-CA Hosting Virtual Licensure Exam Prep Training for the Clinical ASWB Exam on Saturday, November 13th!

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August 31, 2021

Learn the content and strategies to pass the Clinical ASWB exam for social...

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FEATURE: Healing From Our Collective Grief

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June 30, 2021

By Kristin Williams, MSW Candidate, NASW-CA...

Social Workers Are Essential: NASW-CA Highlights Social Workers In California For Social Work Month

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March 23, 2021

Each spring, NASW-California celebrates Social Work...

NASW-CA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee Presents: Black History & Art For The Rest Of The Year

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February 27, 2021

We firmly believe that Black History...

NASW-CA Presents: Black History Month Social Worker Highlight Series – Part 2

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February 23, 2021

To commemorate and celebrate Black History...

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Unlearning Ableism: The support I wish I had received when my son was diagnosed with Autism

.By Robin WeckerlyJuly 9, 2021 When my son was three years old, he had Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. It’s a common virus little kids get that causes sores in the mouth and a rash on their hands and...

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FEATURE: Healing From Our Collective Grief

By Kristin Williams, MSW Candidate, NASW-CA Membership Intern As I reflect on the last year and ways that the pandemic has affected my life, I keep coming back to thoughts around collective grief. I say to colleagues, “we are...

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Social Workers Are Essential: NASW-CA Highlights Social Workers In California For Social Work Month

Each spring, NASW-California celebrates Social Work Month in order to celebrate the field’s dedicated practitioners, as well as the profession as a whole. Appropriately, the theme for this year is “Social Workers are Essential.” This year’s celebration creates space...

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NASW-CA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee Presents: Black History & Art For The Rest Of The Year

We firmly believe that Black History Month should not be relegated to just one month per year, but rather that we should support, celebrate, and uplift black artists and writers all year long. Some of the most compelling and...

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NASW-CA Presents: Black History Month Social Worker Highlight Series – Part 2

To commemorate and celebrate Black History Month, our Diversity & Inclusion Committee has compiled a list of noteworthy and influential Black social workers that have made significant contributions to our profession, and along the way have helped to change...

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EVENTS

Events

Join Us For Our Next Monthly Virtual Peer Support Group Meeting On November 8th!

October 12, 2021

Events

Join the LGBTQ+ Council For Their Next Monthly Virtual Support Group Meeting On October 19th!

October 12, 2021

Events

NASW Participation in October 2 Women’s March

September 22, 2021

Events

Join Us For Our Next Monthly Virtual Peer Support Group Meeting On October 11th!

September 21, 2021

Events

Resilient California Presents: Mental Health Matters Day, September 29, 2021; 9:00am – 1:00pm

September 21, 2021

Events

Critical Race Scholars in Social Work Annual Convening 2021 – 3 CEUs

September 28, 2021

“Social workers should promote the general welfare of society, and the development of people, their communities, and their environments.”

–NASW Code of Ethics

OPINION: The American Rescue Plan Act: $3 Billion Allocated to California for Home and Community Based Services

Opinion: The Role of Social Work Through A Systemic Racism Lens

Missing the Mark: CalAIM creates new barriers that prevent nursing home diversion/transition to assisted living [Opinion]

Letter To The Editor: NASW can and should do more to advocate for access to affordable healthcare in the United States

Letter to the Editor: “A Social Worker’s Role: Equitable Vaccine Rollout”

Letter to the Editor: Rebuttal To Recent Feature Article “Insights on a Virus”

NASW-CA values the diversity of opinion and critical dialogue and invites stakeholders to share with us their perspectives about social issues. While NASW-CA works diligently to represent the voices of its 9,000 members and beyond, it is impossible to capture the breadth of experiences and reflections of thousands of social workers across California. This section is meant to ensure a place to highlight and honor the voices of our members.

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Political Action

Action Network: Tell President Biden to Eliminate Student Debt for Public Service Workers

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August 24, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS

Classified Ad: New Directions Behavioral Health Hiring EAP Consultant In Bay Valley, CA

July 9, 2021

CLASSIFIED AD: Are you in an interracial or inter-ethnic marriage?

Classified Ad: Office Space Available In Torrance, CA

July 9, 2021

Classified: Do you live in San Francisco and have a spare bedroom or private space that can be turned in a bedroom?

May 11, 2021

Classified Ad: Furnished Office Space Available in Placentia, CA

March 9, 2021

Classified Ad: Telehealth Opportunities For LCSWs in California From HealthLinkNow

February 23, 2021

JOB OPENING: CSU Dominguez Hills Hiring For Tenured Associate or Professor, Social Work (Department Chair)

February 9, 2021

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San Fernando Valley Unit Fall 2021 Survey

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October 17, 2021

We are the NASW CA San Fernando Valley (SFV) Unit, and we would love to have your input so we...

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Inspiring Hope, Empowering Healing Training on the Effects of Trauma

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October 12, 2021

OCTOBER 28, 20215:30PM-8:00PMVIRTUALROOM OPENS AT 5:15PM Invited Speakers:Sabrina Robertson,LCSW, author of The Pain of My Inheritance: My Mother's WoundDr. Manuel...

Events

Join the LGBTQ+ Council For Their Next Monthly Virtual Support Group Meeting On October 19th!

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October 12, 2021

Being a social worker is rewarding, heartfelt, and at times challenging work. Social workers are often a support for other...

News

Statement Regarding the Veto of SB 549: Social Workers: Essential Workers

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October 11, 2021

The National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW-CA) is very disappointed to learn the Governor has vetoed our co-sponsored...

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In Memoriam: Leslie Wind, PhD, LCSW (1951-2021)

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October 11, 2021

Leslie Wind, PhD, LCSW, a longtime NASW member and respected leader, peacefully passed away in her home on August 30,...

Announcements

CASSW, CSCSW, and NASW-CA issue Joint Statement on the mistreatment of refugees and migrants

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October 7, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 5, 2021 The California Association of School Social Workers (CASSW), National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter...

Are you a NASW-CA member and interested in getting more involved next year? NASW-CA’s CNLI Council Accepting Nominations For 2021

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NASW-CA’s CNLI Council Accepting Nominations For 2022

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October 6, 2021

NASW California Chapter Elections NASW is member driven through a democratically elected Board of Directors. Candidates for the elected positions...

Announcements

DCA Issues New Waiver Extensions

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October 6, 2021

Exercising the authority under Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Orders N-39-20, the director of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued...

News

CalSWEC: The Indigenous Experience selected for special recognition

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October 1, 2021

The Indigenous Experience is an infographic presentation on the Indigenous people and their survival through historical trauma, marginalization, and systemic...