This year, NASW-WA advocated for changes to the Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Work Advisory Committee in the Department of Health (Advisory Committee). HB 1234 proposes changes to allow one member of the Advisory Committee, who must be...

NASW Action Alert: Contact your members of Congress today to ask them to protect their constituents and let the White House know that it is Congress alone who has the authority to make federal appropriations and that any freeze on federal grants, loans and financial...

The Chapter's Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is working actively during the 2025 Legislative Session in Washington. This year, the Chapter hosted Policy Conference events focused on helping social workers learn more about advocacy, our Chapter’s efforts, and what social...

Social Work Licensure Compact Legislation introduced in WashingtonIn 2024, the Chapter's Legislative Action Committee chose priority areas to watch, including social work professional issues, mental health/SUD, social/environmental justice, and economic justice.The Council...

The National Association of Social Workers - Washington Chapter (NASW-WA) reminds you to register to vote! Click here to register to vote today! NASW-WA supports voter engagement work through Voting is Social Work! Here are some tips to help you get...