NASW MN Chapter

Our Dr. KG is quoted in this @ImprintNews article about disparities shown in @ASWB exam data release. Our @NASWNJ and @NABSWofficial colleagues are also mentioned. Read the article: bit.ly/3dvOVqp

Exam pass rate data released last week by @ASWB shows glaring disparities among racial groups and other demographics. Read our chapter's full message sent to Minnesota social workers this morning: conta.cc/3JSlwSJ

Action Alert: #NASW is calling on all #SocialWorkers to contact their U.S. Senators to support the Advancing Telehealth Beyond #COVID19 Act of 2022 to extend Medicare #telehealth flexibilities through 2024: bit.ly/3PSViC4

Action Alert: #NASW is calling on all #socialworkers to contact your US Senators to urgently support the #RespectforMarriageAct so every person is able to marry the person they love & that marriage equality remains a constitutionally protected right More buff.ly/3voc6bJ

Curious about what it takes to run for office? Join us for a free webinar on 6/8 to prepare yourself to run (and win!) for elected office in MN. bit.ly/MNrun06082022

HF4065 (Art 3, Sec 3-6) removes in-person requirements for all categories of social work licensing supervision & allows the option to meet via “eye-to-eye electronic media.” Thanks to our NASW-MN members & the BOSW who advocated for this important change. bit.ly/MNBOSWsupervis…

We're excited to announce that @LtGovFlanagan will be joining us for our Social Work Online Advocacy Week kickoff session! Join us 4/4-4/8 - FREE and open to all social workers and students! bit.ly/MN22SWOAW

Caucuses tomorrow 2/1 @ 7pm! We hope you'll bring these resolutions to your local caucus. - Child Welfare Reform, DFL resolution bit.ly/MNchildwelfare… - Affordable Housing, DFL resolution bit.ly/MNDFLhousingres - Affordable Housing, GOP resolution bit.ly/MNGOPhousingres

As we prepare for the start of the Legislative Session on 2/1, check out this short @MNHouseInfo interview with State Representative @heather_edelson. Proud to see a social worker representing us at the Capitol! bit.ly/3G9kLRM

Thank you to @JenMcEwenMN, @RepJenSchultz, and @LizOlson218 for meeting with Duluth social workers and NASW-MN last night. We look forward to supporting your work this session!

#NASW Action Alert: Call on your Senators to prevent a pending 3.75% Medicare reimbursement rate cut bit.ly/3pDmqc6

#NASW Action Alert: Passing new federal voting rights legislation is critical. NASW asks #socialworkers to call their U.S. Senators to pass the #JohnRLewisVotingRightsAdvancementAct buff.ly/3w6dPBK

The Child Tax Credit lifted millions of kids out of poverty. CTC should be permanent & fully refundable. #socialworkers, SW researchers, organizations and allies can sign our open letter to voice your support: bit.ly/3C8ZZAw

ICYMI: We came out and march for reproductive freedom at the #BansOffOurBodies @WomensMarchMN in Mpls on Saturday! Like this tweet if you attended a march!

NASW-MN Members & MN Social Workers: Need a march buddy? Join us tomorrow to march for reproductive freedom! Meet at the LOVE sculpture at 10:45 a.m. Let us know you're coming here: bit.ly/WMNASWMNRSVP - and remember to register here: bit.ly/WMMpls

#NASW Action Alert: Increase Medicare reimbursement rates for social workers and drive pay parity. Contact your members of Congress today to urge them to co-sponsor the "Improving Access to Mental Health Act" (S.870/H.R. 2035). buff.ly/3unfnWr

The 1-year expansion of Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is critical for ending child poverty and advancing racial equity in the US. Let your members of Congress know this guaranteed income for children should be permanent! childrensdefense.org/ctc-advocacy-h…