From the National Immigration Law Center:
1. The U.S. Supreme Court announced on June 28, 2019, that it decided to review the DACA court cases during its next term.
The Court is likely to hear oral argument about DACA in early 2020 and could decide on the future of DACA sometime between January and June ..Read More…
By Rebecca Gonzales, NASW-CA’s Director of Government Relations and Political Affairs
NASW-CA is proud to release our 2019 Legislative Scorecard. NASW-CA represents approximately 10,000 professional social workers who have degrees from accredited social work programs. NASW-CA advocates on behalf of our members and their clients, for the implementation and improvement of programs and policies designed to ..Read More…
U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
Are there enough social workers to address evolving and pressing societal challenges such as substance use disorders, poverty and discrimination? If not, where are the gaps? What are the barriers to recruiting and retaining this essential workforce, which is the nation’s largest provider of mental health services?
The Dorothy ..Read More…
Rebecca Gonzales, NASW-CA’s Director of Government Relations and Political Affairs, and our NASW-CA interns were in attendance at today’s press conference where Senator Glazer announced legislation to aid vulnerable residents have emergency access to electricity during natural disasters. Press release below:
Senator Steve Glazer, January 08, 2020 Photo credit: California Senate Democrats Wednesday, January 08, ..Read More…
Sunday & Monday, April 19 & 20, 2020
McClellan Conference Center & State Capitol, Sacramento
About Legislative Lobby Days
Legislative Lobby Days is a two-day event that educates students and professionals about important legislation affecting clients and the social work profession. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the legislative process and get a “hands-on” lobbying ..Read More…
Voters try out the Voting Solutions for All People equipment at L.A. County’s mock election at Salazar Park in East L.A. on Sept. 28, 2019. (photo credit: Al Kamalizad for LAist)
As we all know 2020 is shaping up to be an extremely important election year. Along with federal elections, California will have many statewide ..Read More…
By Rebecca Gonzales, NASW-CA Director of Government Relations and Political Affairs
As some may be aware, there was a hotly contested bill in the legislature this year that will affect our profession. AB 5 was introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez to codify and clarify the Dynamex decision, whereby the California Supreme Court restricted when ..Read More…
NASW Public Statement on SNAP Final Rule on Work Requirements
Dec 06, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC—The Trump administration on December 4 issued a final rule tightening work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. Under the rule, which will take effect April 1, 2020, states must demonstrate a minimum unemployment ..Read More…
Last month, the LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion set forth by Supervisor Hilda Solis that proposes expanding existing programs for registered nurses to visit pregnant women at home to now also allow for visits to help pregnant women that are experiencing homelessness. From the article:
(This article was originally published by ..Read More…
On November 19th, 2019, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a study of a proposal to encourage probation officers to get a master’s degree in social work to improve outcomes. The measure also includes recommendations on potentially creating employment pipeline programs from local MSW programs into the Probation Department, to fill any ..Read More…
