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Chapter Briefs

NASW-Wisconsin: Workforce Study

Every three years, NASW’s Wisconsin Chapter conducts a strategic planning process to develop three-year goals for the chapter. According to Chapter Executive Director Marc Herstand, the chapter normally conducts a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges (SWOC) survey. In 2024, however, the chapter conducted its first workforce survey. Herstand had discussed statewide workforce shortages with county human services directors, outpatient mental health clinic directors, and practitioners, which prompted the need for the workforce survey.

NASW-Washington State: Webinar Will Highlight Two End-Of-Life Options

The Washington State Chapter plans to host a webinar titled “The Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) and Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED).” This workshop will introduce two end-of-life options available in the state and discuss these options in the context of The NASW Code of Ethics. MAID became legal in Washington more than 15 years ago through the Death with Dignity Act and is available to individuals in Washington with six months or less life expectancy due to terminal illnesses.

NASW-Kansas: Five Social Workers Run for Office

For the first time in the NASW Kansas Chapter’s 50-year history, there are five social workers running for state office. NASW-Kansas Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) is endorsing these five social workers running for the Kansas House of Representatives. The chapter noted it is proud of its work during its annual Advocacy Day to educate social workers about the importance of running for and serving in office.

NASW-Pennsylvania: New Track

The NASW Pennsylvania Chapter is presenting its first Student and Young Professional Track at its annual state conference. The theme is “Social Workers (Em)Power.” Attendees of the Student and Young Professional Track will work alongside a distinct set of BSW, MSW, DSW and early career professional panelists.