This statement, endorsed by NASW-NYS, is written by two Muslim social workers. “While it is imperative to voice our concerns and need to support the Afghan community, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge we are not Afghans and cannot directly speak to the experience and decades long suffering of our Afghan brothers, … Continue reading Statement on Afghanistan →

Over the past few years, we have interacted with social workers in and outside of New York with questions about state licensing and navigating the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Social Work Board. With the onset of COVID-19, these inquiries multiplied along with the obstacles to meeting the needs of social workers and their … Continue reading We Need to Know Your Experiences with NYSED →

The National Association of Social Workers – New York State (NASW-NYS) strongly condemns the recent multiple hate-fueled attacks on the Jewish community and the increase in antisemitic actions and rhetoric across the globe. We are heartbroken, disturbed, and outraged by these horrific acts of violence, we stand with our Jewish sisters and brothers in this … Continue reading Updated Statement on Anti-Semitism →

The National Association of Social Workers – New York State (NASW-NYS) strongly condemns the recent multiple hate-fueled attacks on the Jewish community and the increase in antisemitic actions and rhetoric across the globe. We are heartbroken, disturbed, and outraged by these horrific acts of violence, we stand with our Jewish sisters and brothers in this … Continue reading NASW-NYS Condemns Rise in Anti-Semitism →

Long Island Social Work Awards Announced!