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Join #NASW's latest Essential Chats with Mit, Jan. 19th at 6 p.m., on Facebook Live for our topic “Life After the 2022 Midterm Elections,” and how social workers can influence change. Featuring NASW President @Mittjoy and her guests. Click to register facebook.com/events/85876014…

The (NASW-PACE) Board of Trustees has endorsed 110 candidates who are seeking election to Congress. NASW-PACE endorsed these candidates for their support of #SocialWork, our clients & issues. To view the list of currently endorsed candidates, visit: buff.ly/3TDxrs0

NASW-PA & PASWE Career Panel Monday, November 7th 1:00 - 2:30 pm via zoom Students will get a chance to hear from a diverse panel about their unique journeys in the vast field of social work! As well as a brief Orientation to NASW! Register - bit.ly/3MsHSeX Not for CEUS.

All social work students are invited to NASW's 10/20 free web series to network, explore opportunities for campus and community leadership, and learn strategies for making your student organization more efficient and engaging. Register at socialworkers.org/studenteve…. 6pm EST

It's time to re-group at the NASW-PA 2022 Annual Conference! The conference will be held on October 23-26 at the Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor, PA (limited online option also available). Find more information here - nasw-pa.org/page/AnnualConfe…

We are back in person! Find out more about NASW-PA's 2022 Annual Conference at the Kalahari (limited online option also available) October 23-26 by clicking here - nasw-pa.org/page/AnnualConfe…

2022 NASW-PA Keystone Awards Deadline Extended to 9/30. Nominate someone for one of our annual NASW-PA Keystone Awards. To submit a nomination, click here - bit.ly/3QMNelG

REUNITE at the 2022 NASW-PA Annual Conference! The conference will take place on October 23-26, 2022 at the Kalahari Resort and Spa, Pocono Manor, PA. Limited online option also available. Learn more about the conference here and register! - nasw-pa.org/page/AnnualConfe…

NASW-PA 2022 Conference - Tuesday, October 25th 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Among Mental Health Consumers (DP) Speakers: Michelle D. DiLauro, PhD, LCSW Laurene Clossey, PhD, ACSW, LCSW Click here for more information - nasw-pa.org/page/AnnualConfe…

Consider nominating a special person for one of our annual NASW-PA Keystone Awards. The Keystone Awards ceremony at our Annual Conference. The deadline is 9/20. To submit a nomination, click here- bit.ly/3QMNelG

Registration for the Conference is now open & the full conference schedule is now available! Limited online option as well as in person. Early bird registration ends on 10/10 & the room block ends on 9/30. Click here for more information - bit.ly/2YiX3kd

Short 6-minute Self-Care survey. All information confidential. Chance to win 3 NASW social work hats. Fill out the survey by 9/30. Click here to take the survey - surveymonkey.com/r/MQZLV65

Sept is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month There is no known safe amount, no safe time, and no safe type of alcohol to drink while pregnant. Social workers can make a difference by sharing this key message w/clients. More buff.ly/3TFmsPd @TexasSteveHicks

Town Hall Meeting 9/13: Discussion on ASWB Exam Disparities - Meeting will be Tuesday, September 13th from 6:00-8:00 pm, and will count for 2 free CE credits. Register here - bit.ly/3d0bq6w

The White House just announced a new loan forgiveness initiative, with more details coming soon. NASW has been advocating at a national level on loan forgiveness, with the PA Chapter among the many who signed on to the letter to President Biden.

How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong Are school social workers are at an elevated risk for mental health issues? Not necessarily. At the same time, violence, bullying, and grief can sap a school social worker. Here are tips buff.ly/3QR9U4T #nasw

Protect PA. Mask up to stop variants. You have the power to finish this. PA unites against Covid. Find out more at pa.gov/covid

Many of us have friends and family who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccines. Or you might be hesitant yourself. And that’s ok. It’s normal to have questions about new things. Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Or do your own research at PA.GOV/COVID

Action Alert: #NASW is calling on all #SocialWorkers to contact their U.S. Senators and Representative to support the Simplifying and Strengthening Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act of 2022: bit.ly/3Sp8dNt #PSLF