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Since the start of the new year there have been several new developments regarding child care. Childcare has been a consistent conversation among parents, social workers, child advocates, and the childcare workforce because the costs of care are rising. Without affordable child care, some parents leave the workforce, and some spend more than 7% of their income on care while paying for other necessities. Childcare is plagued with long waitlists, low compensation for workers and some rural communities have few options to access care.
Merely the thought of traveling can be anxiety-inducing. Turbulent flights, lost luggage, foodborne illnesses, and catfished accommodations are horror stories just waiting to be told.
In her powerful memoir Building a Life Worth Living, Marsha M. Linehan takes readers on her journey from being a suicidal teenager to a noted psychologist. Linehan created the ground-breaking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which was originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. Today, experts say the DBT method is used to treat a broad range of mental health challenges from anger management to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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NASW Press invites you to decide before you buy! Faculty affiliated with a US university or college can place an order for books that they are considering adopting for the classroom. You will have 90 days to make a decision. Visit the NASW Press website to learn more...
By Sue Coyle, MSW With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, social workers must be aware of what lies ahead for the communities, families and individuals they serve. In the weeks prior to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, communities and...
Social Workers Can Help Transgender Youth and Their Families Navigate This Hostile Terrain
By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP Since 1955, NASW has led the way in uniting social workers under a shared set of values and ethical responsibilities, advocating for the social work profession and the communities it serves, and standing up for social justice. This...
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No matter the outcome, NASW will remain steadfast in its support of the LGBTQIA2S+ community
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