2014 Short Session, Week 5
By Kay Castillo, NASW-NC Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation Week five of the short session at the North Carolina General Assembly brought us the House budget. Unlike the Senate, … Continue reading →
2014 Short Session, Week 3
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation Week 3 of the short session was busy and controversial! The Senate released a very bad budget late on Wednesday night, … Continue reading →
May is National Foster Care Month Event!
By: Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation May is National Foster Care Month. Come celebrate with us! Join Children’s Home Society, Independent Living Resources, National Association of Social … Continue reading →
Social Workers and End of Life Organization
By Tanya Roberts, MSW, CSAPC, PES NASW-NC Member Most people need help with organization in small and large ways. This can mean the organization of stuff in cabinets, closets, and … Continue reading →
Healthcare Enrollment Deadline Extended!
For Immediate Release March 27th, 2014 On Wednesday, the Obama administration announced an extension for Americans trying to enroll for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. However, this extension … Continue reading →
Medicaid Reform
By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation, NASW North Carolina For the past few months, a small team comprised of legislators and professionals has met and heard from … Continue reading →
My Introduction to International Social Work
By: Suzanne Martin, NASW-NC MSW student member and North Carolina State University NASW-NC Student Liaison I am one of 14 MSW students who were accepted to a new section of … Continue reading →