2014 Short Session, Week 12
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation That’s a wrap! Senators wrapped up session after a midnight session on Friday where they approved a state budget. House members … Continue reading
Top 4 Reasons to Register Early for NASW-NC Conferences and Workshops
by Hope Venetta, Director of Professional Development You are assured a seat in your first choice breakout sessions!! There will be enough time for payment processing, so you can request … Continue reading
Drug Testing for Work First Benefits Pushed Back
Drug Testing Original Post by the Raleigh News and Observer Less than a week before county social service agencies are supposed to start drug testing welfare applicants under a new … Continue reading
Courage, Hope and Leadership: A Meeting of the Profession
By Valerie Arendt, MSW, MPP; Associate Executive Director, NASW-NC I had the honor of attending the National Association of Social Workers 2014 National Conference: “Social Work: Courage, Hope & Leadership.” … Continue reading
2014 Short Session, Week 11
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Last week at the General Assembly saw more action from the Senate than the House. Senators have been meeting in Rules … Continue reading
NASW-NC Participates in the We Work for Health Co-Chair Summit
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation July 17-18, 2014 Washington, D.C. The National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC) represented patient advocates in Washington, D.C. … Continue reading
2014 Short Session, Week 10
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation, NASW-NC What a week at the General Assembly! The Senate decided to work on bills that were sitting in the Senate … Continue reading
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