Suicide is not selfish
By Jennifer Cobb, MSW, LCSW; NASW-NC Member, Guilford County Local Program Unit Chair In the wake of the horrible news of Robin Williams death, and the knowledge that there were … Continue reading
NCGA 2014 Short Session: That’s a wrap!
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Really this time! Legislators adjourned for the 2014 short session on Wednesday, August 20th; almost seven weeks after originally anticipated. You … Continue reading
My Journey to Social Work: Margaret Rose Hall
NASW-NC would like to introduce you to the 2014-2015 NASW-NC Board of Directors. Each of our amazing board members chose the profession of social work for a reason and we … Continue reading
Governor McCrory Makes Appointment to Licensure Board
On August 11, 2014, the Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board: Amy Barsanti (Mecklenburg County) – Barsanti … Continue reading
2014 NASW Delegate Assembly: Giving North Carolina a National Voice
By Sonyia Richardson, MSW, LCSW; NASW-NC Delegate It has been an absolute pleasure serving as a delegate for the NASW-North Carolina chapter and I am thankful for the opportunity to … Continue reading
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
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
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