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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


  • Social Workers: Budget bill will deepen health, hunger crises, drive social workers away from profession
    Jul 03, 2025

    The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is outraged that Congress has approved a budget reconciliation bill that will give tax breaks to the...

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  • NASW Mourns Moya Atkinson: Social Work Leader, Advocate Against Solitary Confinement
    Jun 30, 2025

    The social work community has lost a voice and a true model of the profession’s commitment to social justice and human rights

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  • Supreme Court decision legalizes discrimination against trans youth
    Jun 19, 2025

    NASW supports laws that expand access and equity to gender-affirming care

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  • NASW seeks actions to reduce barriers to enter the profession
    Jun 17, 2025

    NASW also calls for fair and equitable pathways to licensure

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