Desiree “Desi” Benet, LMSW, served as Genesee Valley Division Chair in 2018, where she worked on events that would bring awareness to what social workers do in the Genesee Valley … Continue reading In Memoriam: Desiree “Desi” Benet (1950 – 2018) →

A recent Forbes article highlights a new student loan repayment program that can help you repay student loans of up to $75,000.  In an effort to combat the nation’s growing … Continue reading *New* NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program →

  New Interim Western Division Chair: Cheryl Mills, LCSW-R  Cheryl Mills, LCSW-R, has been named Interim Division Chair for the NASW-NYS Western Division as the 2019 Chapter Election is under … Continue reading Meet Interim Western Division Chair: Cheryl Mills, LCSW-R →

**Important update regarding the NYS DREAM Act/New LEAD Topic**  Racial Equity Assessment in Legislation (REAL)  As you may have heard, the NYS Legislature recently passed the José Peralta DREAM Act. … Continue reading 2019 LEAD Update: Racial Equity Assessment in Legislation →

The NASW Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships and fellowships to assist students pursuing a variety of social work specialties. Apply now for fellowships in health care and scholarships … Continue reading NASW Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Scholarships and Fellowships →

Tuesday, January 15, 2019, marked a historic day in Albany as the New York State Legislature voted to pass legislation A.576/S.1046 that will prohibit licensed mental health professionals from engaging … Continue reading Legislative victory: NYS Legislature passes ban on conversion therapy →