It is with great pleasure that I announce the hiring of our new Executive Director (ED), Shakira A. Kennedy, PhD, LMSW. We are excited that such a perfect candidate emerged from our … Continue reading NASW-NYS Appoints New Executive Director, Shakira A. Kennedy, PhD, LMSW! →

NASW-NYS Survey Analysis – Behavioral Health Client Waiting Times 234 respondents Level of Licensure LCSW: 177 people out of 234 total, 75.64% LMSW: 49 people out of 234 total, 20.94% … Continue reading NASW-NYS Survey Analysis – Behavioral Health Client Waiting Times →

Following the launch of A5291/S5975, the Social Work Workforce Act, Social Workers for Justice New York applauded the vote of the National Association of Social Workers – NYS Chapter (NASW-NYS) to support the … Continue reading Social Workers for Justice New York applauded the NASW-NYS vote to support A5291/S5975, the Social Work Workforce Act →

The NYS Chapter is horrified by what we’ve seen over the last week in Israel and Gaza. We condemn all acts of terror, including the targeting of civilians, children, women … Continue reading NASW Statement on Israel and Gaza War →