Bill # H7456 and S2245: Improve Child Mental Health by Increasing Access to School Social Workers Access to school social work is critical to the success of students in school and beyond. School social workers play a vital role in fostering a safe, supportive, and...

Bill # H7457: Increasing Access to Social Work Services through a Loan Repayment Program for Social Workers in the Areas of Highest Need Licensed social workers are among the lowest-paid licensed professionals. The average annual salary for child, family, and school...

H7350 and S2195 would protect consumers from unregulated and unlicensed artificial intelligence companion models and create penalties for violations of this section that result in physical harm to individuals. Read more on our Fact Sheet School Social Work Ratio...

Urge your Members of Congress to increase Medicare Reimbursement for CSWsMental Health Access and Provider Support Act (S. 4202/H.R. 8081) Since receiving Medicare Part B standing in the early 1990s, the reimbursement rate for Clinical Social Workers (CSWs) has...

Urge your Members of Congress to Remove Barriers to Telehealth ServicesThe CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1261/H.R. 4206)The Telemental Health Care Access Act (S. 2011/H.R. 3884)The Behavioral Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1867)Congress passed pandemic-era Medicare...

Bill # H7313 and S2238: Revenue For Rhode Island Revenue for Rhode Island is needed to create a safe and prosperous community for the people who reside in the state. Currently, the tax system is favorable towards the top earners, creating disproportionate tax rates...

H7199 and S2291 Rhode Island Survivor Early Lease Termination ActOne of the most significant barriers for a survivor to escape abuse is housing insecurity. Under current law, if a survivor has to leave their residence urgently for their safety, they can face additional...

Bills # H7466 and S2255: Market Affordability ActThis Act will protect affordability in the state’s HealthSourceRI (HSRI) individual marketplace. Approximately 46,000 individuals are currently enrolled in health insurance through HealthSourceRI, and more than 1 in 7 Rhode...

Bill # S2083: Healthy School Meals For AllAccess to adequate healthy meals for students is imperative to their academic and behavioral success. Many families in Rhode Island struggle to be able to provide healthy food for their children. Providing free healthy breakfast and...

Tell Congress to Increase Access to Social Work Services in MedicareThe Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 1797/H.R. 3808)The Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act (S.1797/H.R. 3808) is much-needed legislation focused on enhancing...

Urge your Members of Congress to protect their constituents. In the initial days of the Trump Administration, there have been a flurry of Executive Orders. Many of these orders directly affect the clients that social workers serve, whether it is related to...