News

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


  • Congress introduces legislation to improve access to clinical social work services
    Mar 17, 2023

    NASW thanks Sens. Stabenow and Barrasso and Reps. Lee and Fitzpatric

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  • Social Work Profession One Step Closer to Interstate Licensure Compact
    Feb 27, 2023

    Council of State Governments (CSG) releases Finalized Model Social Work Interstate Compact Bill  

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  • National Survey from Ipsos finds 80 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of Social Workers
    Feb 16, 2023

    A majority of the public say social workers improved their or their family’s situation

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  • NASW stands in solidarity with Social Workers responding to crisis in Türkiye and Syria
    Feb 14, 2023

    Region was hit by devastating earthquakes on February 6

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