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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest association of professional social workers. Our members serve all communities and all populations. Here you can find the latest news from NASW. Read Social Work Advocates magazine, news releases and statements; browse past issues of NASW News; learn about Social Work Month activities; get facts about social workers; find social work research and data; or visit one of our blogs.

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News Releases


  • NASW Joins Brief to Support Juvenile Rights in Legal Settings
    Sep 15, 2026

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - On August 3, 2026, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) joined the American Psychological Association (APA), the ...

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  • Federal Court Applies Chiles v. Salazar to Teletherapy Licensing Challenge
    Jul 28, 2026

    A recent federal court decision shows how a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mental health counseling, Chiles v. Salazar, is beginning to influen...

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  • NASW Seeks Stories from Social Workers Affected by New Student Loan Law
    Jul 21, 2026

    On July 1, 2026, unprecedented cuts to the federal student loan system because of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) went into...

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  • NASW Foundation Awards $73,000 In Scholarships To Social Work Students
    Jul 10, 2026

    The Scholarships Support Social Work Students Committed To Serving Underserved Communities and Advancing Equity

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