Learn more about the 2018 Social Work Month Theme Happy Social Work Month! It’s our favorite time of the year: Happy Social Work Month! Every day, the nation’s 650,000 … Continue reading Happy Social Work Month! →

February 23, 2018     NASW-NYS Statement on Gun Violence in Schools In the aftermath of the horrific school shooting in Florida, NASW once again demands President Trump and Congress … Continue reading NASW-NYS Statement on Gun Violence in Schools →

On February 12, 2018, the Trump administration released its fiscal year 2019 budget proposal. The president proposes a much-needed financial commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic that is plaguing communities … Continue reading NASW-NYS Statement on Trump’s FY2019 Budget Proposal →

NASW-NYS Executive Director Samantha Howell provided testimony at the Joint Budget Hearing on Mental Hygiene that focused on the need to end the social work licensure exemption and requesting a … Continue reading NASW-NYS Provides Testimony on Social Work Investment Initiative →

  Media Contact: Kania Ponto, MSW NASW-NYS 518-463-4741 ext 22 kponto.naswnys@socialworkers.org     NYS Social Workers and Members of the Legislature Unite to Pass School Social Work Bill Legislation aims … Continue reading FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NYS Social Workers and Members of the Legislature Unite to Pass School Social Work Bill →