Social Worker

Millions of #Medicaid enrollees could be harmed by Republicans’ plan to cut Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. These cuts could reduce coverage, raise costs, and strain local economies. They are ill-advised and should be rejected. cbpp.org/research/healt…

🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does. Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does: (1/14)

KLRD notes that, as of 2023, about 92% of children in Kansas attend public schools. #ksed #ksleg

NASW-KS Chapter Executive Director was honored to attend Governor Kelly's State of State address. Governor Kelly's top priority is combating childhood hunger through providing free school lunches. Currently roughly 49% of Kansas children live in low-income households.

Social Work Power! 💪 NASW-KS Chapter Executive Becky Fast meets with our rock star social workers in the legislature - Rep. Suzanne Wikle @Wikle4KS and Rep. Heather Meyer @Kansas_Heather after Governor Kelly's State of the State address.

Kansas governor orders federal benefits go to foster kids savings accounts instead of state agency #ksleg via @annafkaminski kansasreflector.com/2025/01/10/kan…

Sponsor the New York Chapter’s 2025 Capital Action Day Elevate your organization’s commitment to social responsibility while driving change for New York’s most vulnerable communities. loom.ly/72alRNU

Maximize the full power of an #NASW membership! Members have a range of resources to support their professional growth and elevate their impact. Membership also strengthens NASW’s voice in advocating for all social workers and the communities they serve. buff.ly/4gdSzjF

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) season has begun, and you can apply for a one-time benefit to help with your heating bills. Apply: dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/P…. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2025. #ksleg

The brownback experiment nearly destroyed the state. Brownback took 10 million away from the community mental health centers, and they never recovered. This will happen again to other social services.

We are grateful to you @drjohnmckinney. Great day of learning and collaboration. #AllinSMSD #OneShawneeMission

@SusanRuiz_KS23 You’re going to be way too busy helping others to have time for your own caucus. It’s just in your nature :)

Suzanne makes three social workers in the #ksleg. We can now have a social worker caucus!

Thank you to these social workers for impacting so many lives each and every day!❤️👋

NASW-KS Chapter is beyond thrilled that our rock star social worker @SuzanneWikle glided to victory last night. Suzanne will be a strong advocate in the #ksleg . Congrats to Suzanne, friends, and supporters for your hard work. We look forward to working with you.

@nasw NASW National Association of Social Workers has endorsed @KamalaHarris Kamala Harris for President #Kamala4President2024 #Kamala #Kamala2024 #KamalaHarrisForPresident @VP @KamalaHQ @harris_wins @NASWNYC @NASWNJ @CASW_ACTS @BASW_UK @IFSW @NPSW @VP @JoeBiden @POTUS

We proudly endorse our awesome social worker colleague! Go Suzanne! 💪🏻

KS Chapter is so proud of Tara Wallace, LSCSW! 🥰🥳 Tara was a keynote speaker at NASWs national conference. Tara presented at the opening plenary session “Leading Social Change: Maximizing Opportunity for a Just Society” and at the breakout session.

NASW KS ED Becky Fast provided testimony at KS Dept. for Aging/Disability Services Stakeholder Budget Input Hearing. @KDADSOfficial NASW-KS Chapter spoke out at the hearing to voice support for state funding dedicated to social work practicums to address workforce shortages.