NASW Blogs


NASW blogs educate the public about the services social workers provide, keep members and the social work profession informed about association activities, and help social workers interact with the media.


Social Work Blog

Social Work Blog keeps social workers updated on NASW's activities, including advocacy, continuing education and related news.

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Recent Child Care Updates

Since the start of the new year there have been several new developments regarding child care. Child care has been a consistent conversation among parents, social workers, child advocates, and the child care workforce because the costs of care are rising.

Have 8 Minutes? Share Your Thoughts on Client Substance Use

We’re listening! We want to learn about your work with clients on alcohol and other substance use.


Help Starts Here

Help Starts Here is our consumer-facing blog where we share recommendations and resources to help people with challenges they're facing. This blog also explains the valuable services that social workers provide and how to find a social worker.

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Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?

The death of a loved one is difficult; losing someone to suicide can be especially challenging. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, you may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, and sadness.

Queer People Should Have Queer Friendships

Feeling connected may be more important now than ever. For queer people, those connections are potentially life-saving.


Social Workers Speak

This award-winning blog highlights how social workers and social work are portrayed in the news, on television, and in film.

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NASW Social Work Talks 

Our podcast explores topics that social workers care about with social work practitioners and experts.

Listen and subscribe to Social Work Talks