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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill


Nearly 100 social workers from 44 states and two U.S. territories attended 143 meetings with Congressional offices in the U.S. House and Senate on June 28, 2023, to build bipartisan support for key federal legislation that will assist the social work workforce, our clients, and communities.

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NASW's Advocacy Day on capitol hill

NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

2024 Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill brought over 200 social workers to Capitol Hill

Read about their advocacy work on behalf of social workers and those they serve


Pioneers at 2023 event

Social Work Pioneers Learn about New Challenges and Community Building

The 2023 NASW Social Work Pioneers program honored members who contributed to the evolution and enrichment of the social work profession.

Learn more about the Pioneer program and the social workers who transformed our profession.


Sarah Butts in front of the Capitol

How NASW Advocates for the Profession

Learn how NASW advocates for social work