NASWWV - National Association of Social Workers West Virginia Chapter

Happy Birthday Social Security!

This week marks the 75th anniversary of Social Security, a program inspired by Social Worker Frances Perkins, FDR's Labor Secretary and the first woman cabinet member! Watch the YouTube video of a birthday tribute song.

Health Care Reform News

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2010 Legislative Session Final Update

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2010 Legislative Priorities

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Legislative Action Center

Social Work Month

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Loan Forgiveness Social Workers—$200 Million Is Available

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

Up to $50,000 for Licensed clinical social workers serving 2 years in a community-based Health Professional Shortage Area site.

Combined Federal Campaign Donations

Support social work by choosing NASW Foundation: Social Workers Helping Communities in the Combined Federal Campaign. Social workers are vital to helping people in crisis! Look for NASW Foundation in the CFC listing of “Women, Children & Family Service Charities.”

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Health Reform Rally

12,000 people rallied for Health Care Reform on June 25th at the US Capitol. Sen. Jay Rockefeller met with the over 200 West Virginians who participated.

Management Institute & Fall Conference

24th Management Institute & Fall Conference

August 26 & 27, 2010

Ramada Inn Conference Center, Morgantown

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2011 Spring Conference Call for Proposals

In the wake of social worker Brenda Lee Yeager's brutal murder on July 30, 2008, elected officials reviewed issues of social worker safety in West Virginia. One result has been the passage of HB2566, a bill to update the state's malicious assault law to more clearly cover social workers who provide contracted services. Governor Manchin has signed the bill into law.

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NASW Resources on Aging-- New Products