Advocacy Update: Suicide Prevention, Welfare Reform, Occupational Licensing Boards
Monday, June 20, 2016 By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Legislators are making progress to end the legislative session. Last week, most budget subcommittees worked on their … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: Guardianship and Welfare Benefits
Monday, June 13, 2016 By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Last week held relatively quiet as many legislators stayed in their districts to focus on the primary … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: Budget Changes, Veterans PTSD Bill
Monday, May 23, 2016 Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Last week, House members moved to approve their budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. Be sure to read our … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: House Budget Released
Monday, May 16, 2016 By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Despite little activity at the NC General Assembly, legislators rushed to file bills ahead of Wednesday’s deadline. … Continue reading
Why I chose to be a social worker.
By Ashley Harris, Meredith College NASW-NC Student Liaison “Why would you want to be a social worker? All they do is take away children. Plus, they don’t get paid well, … Continue reading
Advocacy Updates from NASW-NC
By Kay Castillo, BSW Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation NASW-NC Position Statements Last week, legislators convened for one day to hold a special session. This session was to address … Continue reading
NASW-NC Social Work Blog 
Proposed Changes to NC’s CAP Waiver
The following is a request for advocacy for parents and caregivers utilizing the Community Alternatives Program. This post contains information on changes to the C waiver and resources for families. … Continue reading →