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New Challenges, Renewed Commitment

Dear NASW Member,

Many of us enter 2017 with a strange mix of pride, anxiety, fear and hope. How we choose, individually and collectively, to manage these conflicting emotions during exceptionally challenging times will shape and define the narrative and legacy we pass along to the next generation.

January 20, 2017, inauguration day, marks the beginning of NASW’s next chapter. In all good stories, there are challenges to overcome, as well as great adventures. We look forward to making choices and taking actions in the coming months and years that will leave a legacy of strength, achievement, and enduring impact for social workers.

Since 1955, the National Association of Social Workers has been the clearest and strongest voice for social work in the United States. Working with all sectors of the profession through its membership, NASW has ensured that social work earned a prominent seat at decision-making tables, locally, nationally, and internationally to help address critical social issues affecting our nation and our world. NASW has also used its formidable advocacy efforts for more than 60 years to make licensure, career growth and leadership opportunities available for all social work professionals. Workforce excellence has been, and will continue to be, a hallmark of our commitment to the profession.

As our country moves through uncharted territory this year, we believe that our members can help shape NASW’s vibrant narrative in new and substantial ways. Here’s how:

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