Commemorations 2026

Learn how Social Work Month is being recognized in the United States and other nations.

NASW 

• Social workers confront island challenges through culture & care - NASW Guam Chapter
• "A Work of Heart": Guam's social workers gather for annual industry conference
• Meet Your Caregiver Team: Social Workers - NASW COO Heidi McIntosh interviewed in AARP article

United States

• Boston City Council Social Work Month Resolution
• Honor social workers for guiding people, community through obstacles – Chicago Sun Times
• Alabama Public Health Recognizes Social Work Month
• Richmond County, NC CPS Workers Participate in Read Across America
• Washington, D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living
• Unity Week Lecture: ‘Holding the Line: Social Work and the Strength of Grief in a Fragile Democracy’ – University of Maryland Baltimore
• Social Work Month Spotlight: Uplift. Defend. Transform. – University of North Dakota
• Ventura County California honors Social Workers During Social Work Month
• Imperial County California Honors Social Workers in March
• Caswell County Department of Social Services - Virginia
• City of Storm Lake, Iowa Issues Social Work Month Proclamation
• Chicago Public Schools Honor Social Workers
• Norfolk State University's Dr. Alicia Tetteh explains social work in the modern era on Coast Live - Virginia
• Los Angeles Board of Education honors social workers - California
• DeKalb County Social Workers Highlight Role Supporting Students and Families - Georgia
• Charlottesville to issue Social Work Month Proclamation - Virginia
• Kings County Board of Supervisors honors women leaders and social workers - California
• Social workers honored for perfect attendance - New York
• School board honors social workers for National Social Work Month - Calcasieu Parrish, LA
• Yonkers City Council Social Work Month Resolution - New York
• County honors social workers for Social Work Month - San Mateo County, California
• Lassen County issues Social Work Month Proclamation - California
• Baltimore County shares reflections from social workers - Maryland

Canada

• Canadian Armed Forces Recognize Social Work Month
• Statement of Prince Edward Island Minister of Social Development and Seniors on Social Work Month
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Minister Lesa Semmler recognizes territories’ social workers during National Social Work Month 2026 - Government of Northwest Territories

The Caribbean

• Consultations on Workplace Harassment Bill set for March – Social Workers Month - Antigua Observer

Africa

• ISWD 2026: Lagos social workers seek unity, harmony - Nigeria