NASW-LA Chapter News

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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At NASW-Louisiana, we want to understand what matters most to our members and prospective members. To help us do that, we invite you to complete our survey, open March 18 – March 31, 2026. Your feedback will guide the future of NASW Louisiana and help us advocate for the issues that are most important to you. As a thank-you, all participants will be entered to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards! (You can submit anonymously, but you must include your name and email to be entered into the drawing.) Take the survey here! Your feedback helps us better serve you and the social work profession in Louisiana. Thank you for your time...

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NASW-LA Social Work Lobby Day 2026 Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 Location: Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge We are excited to invite social work students and professionals from across Louisiana to Social Work Lobby Day 2026! This free event is an incredible opportunity to engage in advocacy, learn about the legislative process, and see firsthand how policy decisions are made. The 2026 theme, “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.”, highlights the critical role social workers play in advancing social justice, protecting vulnerable communities, and driving systemic change. Participants will gain hands-on ex...

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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 Louisiana is now accepting self-nominations for the 2026 Chapter Elections! This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of our Chapter by stepping into a leadership role. Your voice, experience, and perspective play an important role in guiding the direction of NASW-LA. Nominate yourself for a position today! The deadline to submit your self-nomination is Monday, April 6, 2026. Below is a list of the open positions and their terms: First Vice President 2026-2028 President Elect 2026-2027 Secretary 2026-2028 BSW Member at Large 2026-2028 BSW Student Rep 2026-2027 MSW Student Rep ...

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