Chapter News

There were several national policies and initiatives implemented in the past year that impacted the child welfare system. A few important changes include new leadership in government agencies, the Trump Administration’s Executive Order (EO) on Foster Care, the Home for Every Child (HFEC) initiative, letters to states, and congressional actions.

To help guide CSWs through the process of opening a private practice, NASW has compiled a list of frequently asked questions from NASW members. This Tips & Tools for Social Workers answers those questions and provides resources to help them get started.

On June 8, 2026, the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) announced that CAQH is now DataSpring, powered by CAQH.

Most U.S. social workers are already using artificial intelligence in their professional practice, and most say they need clearer ethical guidelines, stronger client protections and more training to do it responsibly, according to a new national survey conducted by the Moritz Center for Societal Impact at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work in collaboration with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has announced its support for a multi-state lawsuit, challenging the U.S. Department of Education's new rule that redefines and restricts federal student loan limits for graduate students.

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) are working together to ensure students have affordable access to social work education, despite the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) recently finalized rule excluding social work from its definition of “professional” degrees.

Proposed Bylaws Amendments are now available for member comment on the NASW website.

NASW submitted comments to the Department of Education in response to the Reimagining and Improving Student Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. NASW argued that social work should be considered a professional degree for the purposes of student loan limits and that the Tiered Standard repayment plan should be eligible for PSLF.

The National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, extends our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragedy in Shreveport. We grieve with the community and stand with those who have lost so much.

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is highlighting both the growing risks children face online and the essential role social workers play in preventing harm and protecting youth in digital spaces. Social workers help families prevent and respond to a range of online harms, including cyberbullying, exploitation, child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and predatory behavior targeting children.

In recognition of Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has joined a coalition of 10 health organizations that are declaring that workplace violence in health care is preventable, not inevitable.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges the role social workers play in preventing child maltreatment. This month NASW focuses on preventing online harm to children. Online harms include cyber bullying, exploitation, child sex abuse materials (CSAM), harmful artificial intelligence (AI) generated content and predatory adults that target children.

Senators John Barrasso, MD (R-WY) and Christopher Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) have taken steps to increase the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social workers (CSWs) for the first time since the 1990s.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is deeply concerned by today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which sides with a counselor challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. While this decision is disappointing, NASW remains resolute in its opposition to conversion therapy and its commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ individuals.

The National Association of Social Workers – Colorado Chapter (NASW-CO) is alarmed and unequivocally opposed to today’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Colorado’s law prohibiting the practice of conversion therapy with minors.

NASW submitted comments to the Department of Education in response to the Reimagining and Improving Student Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. NASW argued that social work should be considered a professional degree for the purposes of student loan limits and that the Tiered Standard repayment plan should be eligible for PSLF.

Today, members of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) participated in a significant decision regarding the proposed expulsion or suspension of the Israeli Union of Social Workers from our international community. After careful deliberation, IFSW members voted against this motion. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) supported this outcome.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) strongly opposes the motion to expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), urging all 68 voting member associations to uphold the profession’s core values of unity, dialogue, and compassion.

President Trump and Border Czar Tom Hollman have announced that they plan to end “Operation Metro Surge," the federal operation that flooded Minnesota, especially the Twin Cities, with thousands of federal immigration and customs enforcement officers since early December. For months, this large-scale federal enforcement operation has deeply impacted individuals, families, and communities across Minnesota, creating fear, instability, and significant harm.

The National Association of Social Workers – Colorado Chapter (NASW-CO) is alarmed and unequivocally opposed to today’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Colorado’s law prohibiting the practice of conversion therapy with minors.