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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) welcomes the Trump administration's decision to abandon its appeal in National Council of Nonprofits et al. v. McMahon et al., securing an important legal victory for social workers and other public service professionals who rely on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The Council on Social Work Education's proposed Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) are open for public comment.

On National Patient Safety Day and National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), along with several associations and foundations, reaffirms its commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of the healthcare workforce and the patients they serve.

Meta's new protections should not simply become information we pass along to parents. They should change our practice. For clinicians, digital experiences may intersect with anxiety, depression, sleep, self-esteem, identity and relationships. In schools, they may affect attendance, peer conflict, bullying, engagement and school climate. In child welfare and family practice, they may intersect with safety, exploitation, family relationships and access to support.

NASW urges courts in the United States to thoroughly consider adolescent development when determining whether a young person knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waives an important legal right.

NASW receives large volumes of emails from clinical social workers (CSWs) in private practice who have received overpayment requests from insurance companies. These overpayment requests are commonly referred to as “clawbacks.” They occur when an insurance company overpays for a therapy session, or multiple sessions, and subsequently requests recoupment of the funds.

NASW's Practice Team reviewed the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing numerous topics that may impact social workers, other healthcare providers, and beneficiaries.

A recent federal court decision shows how a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mental health counseling, Chiles v. Salazar, is beginning to influence other legal disputes involving licensed mental health professionals. As the leading resource for the social work profession, NASW is committed to helping members understand important legal developments that may affect practice, licensure, and client care.

This Tips & Tools for Social Workers provides information on three central themes to support CSWs with continued learning: How AI is being used by CSWs, ethical and legal considerations, and AI limitations.

A recent federal court decision shows how a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mental health counseling, Chiles v. Salazar, is beginning to influence other legal disputes involving licensed mental health professionals. As the leading resource for the social work profession, NASW is committed to helping members understand important legal developments that may affect practice, licensure, and client care.

On July 1, 2026, unprecedented cuts to the federal student loan system because of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) went into effect. In response, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) as part of a broad coalition of labor unions, consumer protection, student, borrower advocacy, and civil rights organizations launched the “One Big Bill” campaign today to elevate the stories of millions of Americans with student loan debt....

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.

Social work students are caught between a federal rule, a court order, and a Department of Education (ED) that has signaled the rules could change again.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds the federal court decision in National Council of Nonprofits et al. v. McMahon et al., which struck down a Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 30 decision upholding the Birthright Citizenship provision of the 14th Amendment represents a critical victory for child welfare, social justice, and human rights which are core tenets of the social work profession. This ruling affirms one of America’s most essential post-Civil War constitutional protections, originally designed to guarantee citizenship to formerly enslaved people.

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.