NASW - MA Chapter

Yesterday was our SUPER Act lobby day, & we are so grateful to each of you for taking the time to support the SUPER Act. THANK YOU THANK YOU!💜We are thankful to Senator DiDomenico, Rep.Barber, & Rep. Kushmerek for being our leads & fierce advocates for #SocialWorkers. #mapoli

Register for our webinar "Advocacy in Action: Improving Sex Education in Our Schools" on March 11, with Jamie Klufts, MPH. This workshop will take a deep-dive into the current state of sex education in MA. 1.5 CEUs available! Register today here: naswma.org/events/EventDe…

Register for our webinar "Families on the Brink: Immigration Policy Changes under a Second Trump Administration" with speaker Alexandra Weber, MSW, LICSW. Join us on Thursday, March 13 and earn 1.5 CEUs: naswma.org/events/EventDe…

Have you registered for NASW-RI's webinar "The Importance of Self-Care & Wellness for Social Workers" with Pathway to Resilience speakers: Melissa Santoro, LICSW and Linzi Rae Matta, LICSW? Join us on Thursday, March 6! 1.5 CEUs available here: naswma.org/events

Register for our upcoming webinar "Expanding to Group Practice" with Julia Nepini MSW, LICSW, ACSW. This training is for established solo practice owners that have considered expanding and adding clinicians. Earn 1.5 CEUs on Wednesday, April 2: naswma.org/events

Have you registered for our webinar "Reproductive Rights Post-Election" with Sheila Ramirez? We will overview abortion access in Massachusetts and across the country. Join us on Tuesday, March 4! Earn 1.5 CEUs available: naswma.org/events/EventDe…

Explore concepts of grief, trauma experiences and loss, along with treatment interventions for clients of all ages at NASW-RI's webinar "Grief as It Relates to Trauma Impacts" with Linzi Rae Matta, LICSW. Earn 1.5 CEUs on Thursday, February 27. Register: naswma.org/events

Join Symposium's Keynote speaker Loretta J. Ross in her workshop "Calling In: Navigating Challenging Conversations and Cultivating Compassionate Connections" on Thursday, May 1. Over 27 CEUs available at Symposium 2025! ⏳ Don’t Miss Out and Register Now: naswma.org/page/symposium…

⏳ Early Bird Rates End in One Month! ⏳ Have you registered for our Virtual Symposium 2025 yet? Take advantage of our reduced rates and register soon. This year Symposium offers over 27 CEUs for social workers. Secure your spot here: naswma.org/page/symposium…

Did you hear the news? We have joined Bluesky! 💙 Give us a follow @naswma.bsky.social. In the next few weeks, we hope to transition all of our content onto the Bluesky platform as we will no longer be utilizing our X account to share information.

Join Jamie Klufts, MPH in her webinar "Advocacy in Action: Improving Sex Education in Our Schools" on Tuesday, March 11. Participants will take a deep-dive into the current state of sex education in Massachusetts. 1.5 CEUs available! Register today naswma.org/events/EventDe…

Register for our webinar "Families on the Brink: Immigration Policy Changes under a Second Trump Administration" with Alexandra Weber, MSW, LICSW. Join us on Thursday, March 13 and earn 1.5 CEUs: naswma.org/events/EventDe…

‼️Attention social workers! Join us on February 7th at noon on Zoom 🗓️! This is a dedicated space for MA social workers to take action on our priority bills. This month we will be focused on getting cosponsors! Email Brianna at bsilva.naswma@socialworkers.org

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month! 💚💛❤️ This month, we celebrate and honor all the Black social workers who are everyday heroes and have made invaluable contributions to the profession.

The start of the new legislative session in Massachusetts means a new email list to get involved! 🤝 Join our Social Workers Interested in Advocacy List for the 2025-2026 legislative session. ➡️Click the link [forms.gle/Y13Y5GCCjb5UiR…] #SocialWorkers #Advocacy #SocialWork

📣Attention MA social workers! MIRA is hosting a "Know Your Rights" informational training to help prepare you for interacting with immigration enforcement. Join the training on Thursday, February 6th at 12:00 pm 🗓️. Registration is required register at miracoalition.org/news/know-your…

Register for our webinar "Reproductive Rights Post-Election" Tuesday, March 4. Speaker Sheila Ramirez, Director of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, will overview abortion access in Massachusetts and across the country. Earn 1.5 CEUs: naswma.org/events/EventDe…

You're invited to join us at the MA Statehouse on Feb 11th at 11:00am for a mini lobby day! ✉️ We will bring the fact sheets, optional advocacy scripts, & additional materials you will need. BUT, we need you to bring the good vibes. ✨ RSVP here: [forms.gle/g9aJDxmKUx4nno…]

Registration for LEAD is now open. Join us in person on March 31st, 2025, to learn about lobbying & the important role social workers play in passing good policy. Many schools are sponsoring student attendance, check in with your school to see if they have a code for you to use.

Have you been thinking about expanding your private practice to group practice? Register for our webinar "Expanding to Group Practice" with Julia Nepini MSW, LICSW, ACSW on Wednesday, April 2. 1.5 CEUs available! Register here: naswma.org/events

We see you. Please connect with us at chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org