Category Archives: NASWNYS

2022 Chapter Election is Open!

Vote in the 2022 NASW-NYS Election!! The New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is pleased to announce the opening of our 2022 Leadership Election. The … Continue reading 2022 Chapter Election is Open!

NASW Action Alert: Ask your U.S. Representative to cosponsor the School Social Worker...

NASW Action Alert: Ask your U.S. Representative to cosponsor the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act Click here to advocate now! Social workers have long been an essential workforce … Continue reading NASW Action Alert: Ask your U.S. Representative to cosponsor the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

NASW Guidance on No Surprises Act

The new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills went into effect on January 1, 2022, a rule that includes LCSW’s. We are working with our national … Continue reading NASW Guidance on No Surprises Act

Statement on Afghanistan

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 … Continue reading Statement on Afghanistan

We Need to Know Your Experiences with NYSED

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 … Continue reading We Need to Know Your Experiences with NYSED

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 … Continue reading Updated Statement on Anti-Semitism