Social Work Advocates: April / May 2023 Issue


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Improving Access to Mental Health Act Reintroduced in Congress

Congress reintroduced the Improving Access to Mental Health Act this March, marking a significant first step in the bill’s legislative process.


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Aging Out of Foster Care

Young People and the Resources and Relationships That Shape Them

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Viewpoints: Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

NASW and UT-Austin Partner to Support Social Workers in Prevention of Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies

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Backstory: Quilting Hobby Teaches Lesson of Letting Go

Tina Lai, MSW, LMSW, is a medical social worker who enjoys quilting, a hobby that began somewhat by accident.

More in This Issue


Mit Joyner

Advocacy and Action in a New Era of Leadership

From the President


Laetitia Clayton

Mental Well-Being is an Important Focus of This Year's Foster Care Month

Editor's Note


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In the Public Eye

Read media articles with NASW members quoted as experts.

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Association News

Read news from our chapters, the board and more.


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Schools of Social Work

University of Vermont discusses its international focus; Q&A with Eastern Washington University; and Kent State University launches a BSW program.


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NASW Events Calendar: April / May 2023

View a calendar of upcoming conferences, webinars and other events.


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