This year’s theme, "Social Work: Resilient in Times of Change," is twofold.

First, we are addressing the professionals, we want to the acknowledge the work and dedication of the professionals working directly with our children and youth.

Second, we're bringing attention to some of the historical and institutional discrimination that exists against caregiving professions; or the expectations of familial roles and responsibilities, who occupies them, and how our systems continue to oppress them.

This year’s theme, "Social Work: Resilient in Times of Change," is twofold. First, we are addressing the professionals, we want to the acknowledge the work and dedication of the professionals working directly with our children and youth. Second is to bring to attention some of the historical and institutional discrimination that exists against caregiving professions; or the expectations of familial roles and responsibilities, who occupies them, and how our systems continue to oppress them.

This year’s theme, "Social Work: Resilient in Times of Change," is twofold. First, we are addressing the professionals, we want to the acknowledge the work and dedication of the professionals working directly with our children and youth. Second is to bring to attention some of the historical and institutional discrimination that exists against caregiving professions; or the expectations of familial roles and responsibilities, who occupies them, and how our systems continue to oppress them.