UPDATE (9/29/2017):  The NASW Risk Retention Group is pleased to provide policyholders with extended insurance protection outside of their practicing state(s) in order to participate in hurricane relief efforts in affected areas.  The NASW RRG has waived certain policy contract provisions to allow social workers insured with us to practice in the affected areas thru … Continue reading NASW-NYS Stands with Puerto Rico →

Thank you to everyone who came out to “A Closer Look at Moral Injury: Existential Challenges faced by Returning Veterans” on Wednesday, September 20 at Rome Capitol Cinemas. This event was hosted by the Veterans Mental Training Initiative and the Mohawk Valley Division of the National Association of Social Workers. A Closer Look at Moral Injury … Continue reading NASW-NYS in the News: Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative holds forum →

  Social Workers and Adoption, with Marie Dolfi, LCSW NASW-NYS has partnered with Marie Dolfi, LCSW to bring another Virtual Series titled, “Social Workers and Adoption”. This four-part series will begin Monday, October 30 and conclude on Monday, November 20. This series of workshops will address how relinquishment and adoption impact adopted individuals, birth parents, and adoptive parents from … Continue reading NEW Virtual Series: Social Workers and Adoption →

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aynisa Leonardo  Email: aleonardo@milresilience.com Date:   September 20, 2017   Veterans Training Initiative Hosts ‘Moral’ Injury Forum and Film Screening in Rome ROME, NY – The Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative, in collaboration with the Mohawk Valley Division of the National Association of Social Workers – New York State Chapter, … Continue reading Veterans Training Initiative Hosts ‘Moral’ Injury Forum and Film Screening in Rome →

Now Accepting: Nominations for the 2018 Westchester Division Awards The Westchester Division of the National Association of Social Workers requests nominations for its Social Worker of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Champion of Justice, Public Citizen of the Year, and Student of the Year Awards for 2018. You can choose to submit your nominations online or … Continue reading Now Accepting: Nominations for the 2018 Westchester Division Awards →

NASW-NYS has partnered with Eco Cuba Network, the NASW-Michigan Chapter, and the NASW-California Chapter to offer social workers two exciting learning opportunities in Cuba. This study tour provides a close look at vital issues facing Cuba today with a focus on: (1) sustainable social and environmental policy and practice and the integration of the two … Continue reading Announcing Two CE Trips to Cuba in 2018! →