June 14, 2023 (1 – 2 pm ET)

Presenter:: Meschelle Linjean, MSW

CEs: 1 Ethics contact hour

This webinar will help social workers understand connections between the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Tribal sovereignty, and Native American well-being, and how legal challenges to ICWA threaten the wellness of Native children and families, Tribal Nations, and beyond. It will cover federal ICWA provisions, intentions, implementation, and impact, followed by a summary of the Brackeen v. Haaland case. It will explore ramifications of non-preferred foster care and adoption placements for Indigenous children, and delve into ICWA’s broader relationships with the self-determination, health, and socioeconomic well-being of Indigenous Peoples. The webinar will highlight how understanding ICWA laws, and engaging in policy advocacy for such laws, align with social work ethics and competencies. Finally, it will explore actions social workers can take to protect and strengthen ICWA laws.

Develop your ever-evolving social work leadership skills by participating in the 2023 NASW Leadership Summit.

Whether you’re a new professional or an experienced social worker, this exciting opportunity will host leaders from the social work community to share their expertise. The Summit will cover topics such as leadership development, diversity, equity and inclusion, social media tips and tricks, mentorship, and more to help you hone your skills as a leader in the field.

Register for the 2023 NASW Leadership Summit

Join NASW and nationally known social work career coach Harleny Vasquez, LMSW, as she facilitates a conversation on how emerging social workers can build your personal brand to market themselves effectively to get hired using platforms such as LinkedIn.

The Association is required by the bylaws to convene annually, a meeting of members of the Association who are in good standing. The purpose of the meeting is to ratify the results of the national election of officers and members of the NASW Board and the National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification. Members in good standing (with current membership and no pending sanctions) are eligible to attend the meeting.

The next meeting of members will be held on June 29, 2023 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC. For additional information, write to governance@socialworkers.org.