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NASW responds to Trump Administration Executive Orders


Group from NASW in front ot the United States CapitolWASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers is alarmed by Trump Administration executive orders that could hamper health care and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and hurt people who are immigrants or seeking gender affirming care.

Here is a wrap-up of our statements, videos and blog posts on the executive orders.

NASW CEO Anthony Estreet responds to Trump Administration Executive Orders (YouTube)

NASW Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + Issues responds to executive order restricting gender-affirming care (NASW Facebook page)

Threats to Medicaid and Medicare: Potential Threats to Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations (webpage)

NASW's Appalled by Executive Order Ending DEI in Federal Government (NASW Social Work Blog)

Trump Administration's immigration executive orders will harm families, children (NASW Social Work Blog)

Don't Panic. Take Action! (YouTube)

Other Resources:

Project 2025 on Social Safety Net: A Social Work Perspective

 

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.

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