The NASW Iowa Chapter worked with the NASW Foundation and the University of Iowa School of Social Work, in 2018-2019, to assess the Iowa social work labor force.

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NASW Social Work Pioneer, Wilma Peebles-Wilkins, PhD, DPNAP, was honored by the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, for being a trailblazer in her field.

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September is FASD Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight social work’s critical role in participating in FASD assessment and referrals, providing FASD-informed services, and advocating for individuals and families living with FASDs.

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The NASW Social Work Pioneers® will host its 25th Anniversary Celebration and 15th Annual Program and Luncheon November 1–2, 2019 at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C.

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the NASW Foundation fondly remember Nancy A. Humphreys, who passed away February 9, 2019. Among her many accomplishments, Nancy served as NASW President (1979-1981) and was only the second woman to be elected National NASW President. As President she traveled extensively, visiting 51 NASW Chapters throughout the United States. She is a member of the NASW Social Work Pioneers®. To learn more about Nancy, please visit the NASW Foundation website where her NASW Social Work Pioneers bio is posted, along with her reflections on her time as NASW President and her obituary.  Please...

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The NASW Foundation offers scholarships and fellowships to assist students pursuing a variety of social work specialties. Apply now for fellowships in health care and scholarships involving work with African American communities and with American Indian and Latino populations. Applications will be accepted through March 5, 2019.    Follow these links to learn more:   NASW Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships 2018-2019 Fellowship and Scholarship Recipient Bios If you have questions, please email the NASW Foundation team at: naswfoundation@socialworkers.org.  

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