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California Commission on Aging Turns 40
SACRAMENTO — One of the state’s most influential representatives for older adults turns 40 this year. An advocate, advisor and...
Government Report: Violence, corruption forcing immigrant children to cross into U.S.
By Diana Washington Valdez(reprinted by permission from the El Paso Times)A government report shows that the United States military has...
Central America Influx Is Humanitarian Crisis
By Mark LuskFor generations, individuals and families from Mexico and Central America have migrated to the United States for economic...
NASW-CA Concerned About Exceptionally Severe Drought
NASW-CA remains deeply concerned about our state’s severe drought that will cost the California more than $2 billion and near...
What is Cyber Liability? NASW-CA Suggests These Tips
Avoiding Malpractice: Tips for Social Workers to Manage Risk A data beach is the release of secure information into an unsecure...
21st Century Marriage: A Social Worker’s Perspective
By Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSWIs marriage becoming obsolete? About half of first marriages end in divorce, as do 60...
Hindsight Is Just That Unless We Do Something
By Janlee Wong, MSWThe recent tragedy in Santa Barbara where a young man with mental health problems used knives, guns...
May is National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness on the plight of children and youth in the...
Social Work Efforts Aim to Prevent Suicide Deaths
Social worker Chris Gilchrist is passionate about raising awareness and lifting the stigma surrounding depression and suicide.She organizes the Out...
NASW-CA Member Receives 2014 Distinguished Service Award
“Sometimes careers are planned and sometimes there are just opportunities where you go,” says Maureen Bauman.Bauman didn’t plan to become...
