Welcome!
The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is a diverse membership organization that promotes, develops, and strengthens the professional practice of social work and social workers. Through advocacy and public policy, NASW-NJ affects progressive social change and social justice for individuals, families, and communities.
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 VOTE HERE!
Follow this link to vote in the NASW-NJ Chapter Election.
Need assistance voting on-line?
Contact the chapter office at 732-248-1490 ext. 14
NASW Co-Sponsors "Caring for Your Parents" Documentary
NASW has co-sponsored, with the Harrah’s Foundation, a pre-screening of the documentary titled “Caring for Your Parents.”
Written, produced and directed by Michael Kirk, award-winning director/writer/producer of more than thirty documentaries for PBS’s widely-acclaimed Frontline series, “Caring for Your Parents” follows five American families as they struggle with the day-to-day joys and travails of caring for their aging parents.
You can view the program online at:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/caringforyourparents/watchonline/index.html
H.R. 5447 Social Work Reinvestment Act Introduced
 The Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act (H.R 5447) was introduced on February 14, 2008.This significant initiative, if enacted, will enable the nation’s 600,000 professional social workers to better serve families and communities in need. This legislation would establish a Social Work Reinvestment Commission to develop long-term recommendations and strategies to maximize the ability of America’s social workers to serve their clients with expertise and care.You can view the entire text of H.R. 5447 at http://www.thomas.gov/home/gpoxmlc110/h5447_ih.xml
Student newSWire Mailed to Colleges & Universities
 Student newSWire is a electronic publication of NASW-NJ disseminated to colleges and universities in NJ to inform social work students about NASW and the profession. Student newSWire is produced three times a year, fall, winter, and spring editions. Click here to read the Spring 2008 edition. If you are not receiving an electronic copy of Student newSWire from your social work program, please encourage your faculty to share a copy, or contact ltaylor@naswnj.org for more information.
LCSW - 40 hours, including 5 hours of Ethics (you may roll forward 8, including 2 clinical)
LSW - 30 hours, including 5 hours of Ethics (you may roll forward 6)
CSW - 20 hours, including 5 hours of Ethics (you may roll foward 4) Licensing cycle began September 1, 2006.
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NEW COURSE!
Understanding Malpractice Risk:
What Social Workers Can Do.
Through this course, the National Association of Social
Workers (NASW) intends to educate social workers on malpractice and
risk management.
2.0 FREE CEUs. [Available Now!]
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The National Social Work Public Education Campaign: Changing the Perceptions. Improving the Profession.
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