🎒 As children and youth head back to school, join us Aug. 6 for a conversation on preventing online harms, including cyberbullying, online exploitation, and digital safety challenges. Hear from experts on how social workers can support youth, families, and #DigitalSafety #NASWLive #SocialWork

Today marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Social workers continue to champion accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities while advancing disability rights for all. #ADA #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #SocialWork

A conference highlight! 🎉 At #NASW2026, the NASW Foundation honored both the 2025 & 2026 classes of NASW Social Work Pioneers®, recognizing leaders whose work continues to shape the profession. Read more: www.socialworkblog.org/naswfoundati... #SocialWork #NASWFoundation #Leadership

Today is International Self-Care Day! Social workers spend every day supporting others, but your well-being matters, too. It’s even built into our code of ethics. Make time to rest, recharge & prioritize your mental health. Find NASW resources: www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Inf... #SelfCareDay

Today, on Nelson Mandela International Day, we honor the legacy of justice, dignity, and human rights. We also recognize #NASW #SocialWorkPioneer Ron Dellums for his leadership in the movement to help secure Nelson Mandela's freedom. #MandelaDay #NelsonMandela #SocialWork #HumanRights #PrisonReform

PSLF is protected. #NASW applauds a federal court decision preserving Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible social workers and other public service professionals. Learn more: www.socialworkers.org/News/News-Re... #PSLF #SocialWork #NASW

Can anime help strengthen engagement with teens? In this episode of #NASW #SocialWorkTalks, Jermaine Wall discusses how digital media can help inform assessment, treatment planning & conversations with adolescents. 🎧 Listen now: tinyurl.com/487aw485 Our Show Notes include additional resources.

New foster care policies are reshaping child welfare and social workers need to know what's changing. Explore this new resource covering the latest federal child welfare updates, foster care policy, ACF leadership & congressional action. Read more: www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Tip... #FosterCare

📢 Exciting Update! The NASW National Board has approved a name change for one of our Specialty Practice Sections. The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs section is now Substance Use Disorders and Other Addictive Behaviors (SUDAB)! The name better reflects the full breadth of contemporary social work.

The #NASW Foundation has awarded $73,000 to future leaders of #SocialWork who are committed to serving underserved communities and advancing equity. Learn more about them and how you can support scholarships at naswfoundation.org. #SocialWork #MSW #Scholarships #SocialWorkers #MentalHealthAdvocacy

July is Disability Pride Month. 💙 #NASW celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities and reaffirms our commitment to accessibility, inclusion, equity, and disability justice. Together, we can help build communities where everyone belongs. #DisabilityPrideMonth #SocialWork

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Everyone deserves equitable access to quality mental health care. Social workers are committed to advancing culturally responsive care, reducing disparities, and advocating for healthier communities. More: www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Hea...

🎉 Big news, Alaska! HB 110, the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact, has been signed into law, making Alaska the newest state to join the Social Work Compact. Implementation is expected to take about ayear & #NASW-Alaska will share updates along the way. #SocialWork #NASWAK #SocialWorkCompact

🎉 BIG WIN! A significant victory for #SocialWork and #HigherEducation. The 11th Circuit upheld an injunction blocking key higher education provisions of Florida's Stop WOKE Act, allowing schools of social work to continue teaching critical topics related to diversity, equity & inclusion. #NASW

🚨 Social work students are caught in student loan limbo! The Dept of Ed's RISE Rule caps SW graduate loans at $20.5K/yr, while other healthcare fields get up to $50K/yr. NASW is fighting for a permanent legislative fix. Tell Congress: Social work IS a profession! 👉 Take action: tinyurl.com/ytda4uhx

Win for social workers! ⚖️A federal court has struck down an unlawful rule that threatened to restrict Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for non-profit workers. As a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit, NASW celebrates this victory: tinyurl.com/jsbu52vu

#NASW applauds the #SCOTUS ruling on #birthright citizenship, which is a victory for child welfare, social justice and human rights. Read our statement to learn how #SocialWorkers can continue to advocate against such harmful legal challenges: tinyurl.com/4474rttj

We want your feedback! Review the draft NASW Practice Standards for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) & share your comments by July 12, 2026. Membership nor a social work degree is required to participate. www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Sch... #SocialWork #NASW #LTSS #PracticeStandards #Aging

Register for a FREE live webinar sponsored by the Opioid Response Network exploring the complex grief that follows overdose loss. Earn 1 CEU. Scan the QR code or register here naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Info... #SocialWork #GriefSupport #OverdosePrevention #OpioidResponse #MentalHealth

The Social Work Interstate Licensing Compact is Progressing! Here is an important update.

📢 Clinical Social Workers: CAQH is now DataSpring! The provider credentialing platform has officially rebranded as DataSpring, powered by CAQH. Here is information you need to know: tinyurl.com/59ebm7ed

☀️ Summer Reads That Earn CE Credits Add an #NASWPress CEU title to your summer reading list and earn CE credits at your own pace through the Social Work Online CE Institute 📚 Read an NASW Press CEU title. 👉 naswpress.org/product-cate... 📝 Complete the CE test 👉 naswinstitute.inreachce.com

⚖️ #Socialwork isn't just therapy. It's courtrooms. Reentry programs. Corrections. Advocacy Learn why more #socialwork students are pursuing careers serving justice-involved individuals & families. www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Advocates/2026-Summer-Issue/Helping-the-Justice-Involved #nasw

Beginning July 1, some borrowers (including those with Parent PLUS Loans) could lose the ability to make qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) payments because of their repayment plan. Tell Congress to Fix It: www.votervoice.net/NASW/Campaig... #PSLF #StudentLoans #NASW

The Supreme Court revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, immediately stripping protections from over 350,000 individuals. Read a full analysis and resources from NASW: tinyurl.com/2rzc34ft

🏡 What does social work look like when the nearest resource is miles away? Rural social workers find creative ways to strengthen communities. More: www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Advocates/2026-Summer-Issue/Resilience-and-Community-in-Rural-Social-Work #RuralSocialWork #SocialWork #NASW

Call for papers! As Children & Schools approaches its 50th anniversary, we're seeking submissions that elevate overlooked voices in social work. Find more info here: naswpress.org/call-for-pap...   Deadline: Jan. 31, 2027. Questions? kevintan@illinois.edu #SocialWork #Research

#SocialWorkers: Thinking about going into private practice? Don't make expensive mistakes before you see your first client. #NASW's new FAQ guide, Starting a Private Practice, covers licensure, liability, insurance credentialing, and more. www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Tip... #PrivatePractice

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Trump to end temporary deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians who are escaping violence, political turmoil, and humanitarian crises. The decision is cruel & misguided. #NASW is working with the immigration community on a response we will share soon.

Still riding the incredible energy from our #NASW2026 Conference in Washington, D.C.! We’re excited to carry that momentum forward and head to the West Coast for our 2027 National Conference in Portland, Oregon, June 21–25, 2027. 🌿 Will you be there? #SocialWork #SocialWorkers #NASW #NASW2027