Social Work at HKonJ
By Ashley Harris, NASW-NC Student Liaison for Meredith College The HKonJ march for love occurs annually the weekend of Valentine’s Day. More than anything it is a peaceful demonstration devoid … Continue reading
Session Scorecard- What Happened and What Did Not
While NASW-NC works to finalize our session list of bills we lobbied for and against this legislative session on behalf of the social work profession, here is a great overview … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: House Budget Details and Dorothea Dix Hospital Deal Signed
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation We have a deal! After years of advocacy and back and forth agreements, the Governor and Raleigh Mayor signed a deal … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: Foster Care Bills Advance and House Bill Deadline
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation After a week off for Spring Break, legislators were back to work last week. The House bill filing deadline approached and … Continue reading
Social Workers Create Change at Social Work Advocacy Day
Courtney Coyle, UNC Charlotte MSW Intern, NASW-NC Social Work Advocacy Day 2015 was a huge success thanks to over 500 social workers and social work students who gathered at the … Continue reading
Legislators are back in Raleigh- but slow to get started
Governor’s State of the State On Wednesday night, Governor McCrory delivered his State of the State and outlined five top priorities. Among these priorities, were healthcare, military, and public safety. … Continue reading
Legislators Return to Raleigh!
This post originally went out last week to social workers subscribed to our Advocacy Alerts and Updates. Click here to sign up to receive these alerts. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 … Continue reading
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