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Celebrate National Adoption Day November 23

Social Work Blog

By Cynthia Henderson, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C. November 23rd marks National Adoption Day. In 1976, Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts decided to celebrate adoption for seven days in his state. Eight years later, President Ronald Regan expanding the observance to becoming National Adoption Week. Children are our future.

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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Alexander Rubin , LCSW, is a clinical assistant professor based in field education at the University at Buffalo School of School of Social Work. LCSW, is a tech consultant for universities, social work departments, and social work agencies. He is the chemical dependency track coordinator and mental health track chair.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Vibrant Emotional Health, who is the current administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, believes that this change will help increase accessibility to these much-needed services. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Initially, introduced in the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act (H.R. 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator. Macro Social Work. Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator Macro Social Work Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.

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NASW Brings Awareness to the Importance of Mental Health

Social Work Blog

The complete policy statement can be found in the 12th edition of Social Work Speaks, which is a comprehensive and unabridged collection of policies adopted and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. May 16, 2022. 5 th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. Prepared by.