NASW-LA Chapter News

NASW is partnering with a broad coalition of organizations on the “One Big Bill” campaign, which is collecting stories from social workers and other borrowers affected by recent changes to the federal student loan system. Borrowers are encouraged to share their experiences, including updated monthly loan payments and how rising costs are affecting their households and financial stability. By sharing these stories, social workers can help put real experiences behind the numbers and give policymakers a clearer picture of how student loan changes are affecting individuals, families, and communities. NASW will continue advocating...

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Social workers in Guam and the Mariana Islands are facing significant challenges following the devastating impact of Typhoon Bavi, with many communities experiencing disruptions to electricity, clean water, and access to essential supplies. At the same time, social workers continue to support their communities while navigating these challenges themselves. The NASW Foundation has activated its Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund to provide immediate direct assistance to social workers affected by the disaster. Funds will help support urgent needs, including utility and water restoration, water purification tablets, LifeStraws, and other es...

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The ASWB social work licensing exams changed on Monday, August 3, 2026. All four categories are affected: Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, and Clinical. What exam candidates take is dependent upon the assigned test date, not the registration date. Example: If you registered on June 3, 2026 to take an exam, but your test date is not until August 3,, 2026, you will take the new (2026) exam. Alternatively, if you registered on June 3, but your test date is on (or before) August 2, you will take the old (2018) exam. Why the Exams Are Changing ASWB surveyed more than 25,000 social workers during the 2024 Soc...

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Join us for NASW-LA’s Professional Development Series, offering both in-person and virtual CE opportunities for social workers in Louisiana. From January through August 2026, these workshops cover clinical practice, ethics, cultural competence, and supervision, helping you meet licensure requirements while strengthening your everyday practice. Explore the full schedule of events here, and be sure to check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date offerings and registration details. We look forward to learning with you! ...

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BATON ROUGE, LA — The National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter (NASW-LA), joins our community and the entire state in deeply mourning the sudden and tragic passing of Louisiana State Senator Larry Selders. Senator Selders came from a background in social work, and his support for the profession and the communities we serve was a beacon at the legislature. A proud 2005 social work graduate of Southern University and A&M College, he carried the core ethics of our profession with him throughout his work: compassion, service, and a commitment to human well-being. As the executive director of a Baton Rouge mental heal...

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NASW Louisiana is excited to announce the results of the 2026 Chapter Leadership Election. Thank you to all of our members who participated in this year's election and for your continued commitment to strengthening our chapter through your engagement and support. Please join us in congratulating the following members, who officially began their terms on July 1, 2026: President Elect: Carolyn Read, LCSW-BACS, ACSW (2026 - 2027) First Vice President: Darryl W. Bruno, LCSW, ACSW, BACS (2026 - 2028) Secretary: Linda Howard-Curtis, LCSW,C-SSWS (2026 - 2028)  BSW Student Representative: Cardestinie Cannon (2026 - 2027) MSW St...

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Join us for NASW-LA’s Professional Development Series, offering both in-person and virtual CE opportunities for social workers in Louisiana. From January through August 2026, these workshops cover clinical practice, ethics, cultural competence, and supervision, helping you meet licensure requirements while strengthening your everyday practice. Explore the full schedule of events here, and be sure to check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date offerings and registration details. We look forward to learning with you! ...

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You’re Invited: NASW-LA Live Town Hall with NASW-LA Executive Director, Will Francis & Chapter President, Angela Wiggins Harris Please join us for the Membership Matters: Live Town Hall with the NASW-LA Chapter President, Angela Wiggins Harris, and Executive Director, Will Francis. Our next town hall will take place June 24, 2026 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT on Zoom, with additional sessions planned throughout the year. This session will gi...

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Join us for NASW-LA’s Professional Development Series, offering both in-person and virtual CE opportunities for social workers in Louisiana. From January through August 2026, these workshops cover clinical practice, ethics, cultural competence, and supervision, helping you meet licensure requirements while strengthening your everyday practice. Explore the full schedule of events here, and be sure to check our online events calendar for the most up-to-date offerings and registration details. We look forward to learning with you! ...

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NASW Members, Amendments are now available for member comment on the NASW website. Members can visit https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Governance/NASW-Bylaws/Proposed-Bylaw-Amendment-Comment-Forum-2026 to view and comment on all Proposed Bylaws Amendments. This comment period will last through Sunday August 9, 2026. For reference, information on the NASW Bylaws Amendment Process can be found here. There are three proposed changes to the bylaws that are available for review. To comment, you’ll need to click on the link for each change, which is the identifying section on the right (e.g. - XII.D.01 Chapters) This will allow you to...

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