The Minnesota Chapter of NASW Welcomes You
2010/2011 Continuing Education Workshops
Friday, December 3, 2010 - Over-Achieving Trauma Survivors
Friday, February 18, 2011 - Developmental Repair
Monday, April 4, 2011 - 15th Annual Day At the Capitol
Friday, April 8, 2011 - Power & Love in Relationships: Ways to Deepen Connection
June 2 & 3, 2011 - 21st Annual Conference
Ethics Trainings are offered twice a month; click here to go to our Calendar of Events and for dates it is offered.
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NASW Annual Conference Planning Committee Thanks You!
Thank you to all of the attendees, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers who made the 20th Annual Conference the best ever! We look forward to seeing you next year! We would also like to congratulate this years' award recipients.
- Lifetime Achievement Award ~ Miriam Pew Ferguson
- Social Worker of the Year ~ Gretchen Halverson
- BSW Student of the Year ~ Elisha M. Wolfman
- MSW Student of the Year ~ Adam Leonard
- Legacy Scholarships ~ LaTrinka Owens & John Vang
- Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award for Social Justice ~ Kenneth Turk
- Public Citizen of the Year ~ Representative Erin Murphy
- NASW Chapter Service ~ Abby Windmeier
Join us on Facebook!
Click the Facebook link or click here to Fan us on Facebook!!
Also click here to join the "Social Work Day at the Capitol (MN)" group.
Please note: these links will take you away from NASW-MN's website and directly to Facebook. Also, you must have an account (free, requires valid e-mail address) to access the site.
Looking for employment services for your clients, click here.
HIPAA Highlights for Social Workers
Click here to learn more
A Broader Vision for the Social Work Profession
NASW's Executive Director, Betsy Clark, has published an article with a broad vision for the future of our profession. Click here to read and/or download in it's entirety.
Can We Live Up to the Social Work Legacy?
Take a moment to view a video regarding the Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act (H.R. 795/ S.686).View this video on YouTube by clicking here.
This legislation is a first step to address workforce challenges and determine the best course of action to strengthen our profession. The bill is important to all social workers, and this brief video explains why leaders like Frances Perkins, Dorothy Height, and Whitney Young provide lessons for us to learn from and a legacy we must continue. For more information, click here.
 Is your e-mail address changing? Let us know!It saves your association time and money when you keep your mailing and e-mail addresses updated. These changes need to go through the National office, so either:
- Visit www.socialworkers.org and click on Member Center (you must know your National username and password);
- Call the Member Center at 1-800-742-4089; or
- Send an e-mail, including your member # and details, to membership@naswdc.org.
Members: Click here for login instructions or for assistance with your ID or password.
Note: your ID and password for the MN Chapter website are different than those for the NASW National site (www.socialworkers.org); you must contact the Member Service Center to access this information.
Speak Up MN
Click here to learn more about Eric’s story and his experience with GAMC since the law change on June 1, 2010. There is also an opportunity to sign a petition asking Governor Tim Pawlenty to opt-in to Medicaid.
Dedicated to offering Minnesotans factual information on public issues affecting our society and the people of MN.
NASW Assurance Services
The people who protect you professionally also protect you personally. From malpractice to life insurance, NASW Assurance Services has you covered. Click here to learn more about these services.
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Social Work Public Education Campaign: Changing the Perceptions. Improving the Profession.
Click here for more information about the campaign and to make a donation.
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