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Loan Forgiveness Social Workers—$200 Million Is Available
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Up to $50,000 for Licensed clinical social workers serving 2 years in a community-based Health Professional Shortage Area site.


Combined Federal Campaign Donations


Legislative Priorities Drafted

CLick to Read the Draft 2010 Legislative Priorites


Legislative Action Center


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Social Work Month
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Health Reform Rally
12,000 people rallied for Health Care Reform on June 25th at the US Capitol. Sen. Jay Rockefeller met with the over 200 West Virginians who participated.


Legislative Updates
July Interim Judiciary Committee hearing on proposed marriage amendment, which NASW opposes.
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2009 Social Work Day at the Legislature Report / Follow Up Resources


2010 Spring Conference
Plan now to attend the

2010 Spring CE Conference

April 28, 29, 30, 2010, Charleston Civic Center
General Information -click here
Hotel Information - click here

Schedule At-a-Glance - click here

Continuing Education Information - click here


2010 Spring Conference Keynote Speaker

Claudia Black, Ph.D., M.S.W. - click here


Social Worker Safety - Update

In the wake of social worker Brenda Lee Yeager's brutal murder on July 30, 2008, elected officials reviewed issues of social worker safety in West Virginia.  One result has been the passage of HB2566, a bill to update the state's malicious assault law to more clearly cover social workers who provide contracted services. Governor Manchin has signed the bill into law.

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Election Results

Board of Directors Secretary Diane Market has announced the results of the 2009 Chapter elections.  Click on text to view the results.


NASW Resources on Aging-- New Products

Click here to check out NASW's new Aging practice resources, recently produced by our national policy and practice staff.


Haiti Relief Fund - Please Donate!
Social Workers are encouraged to donate funds for the earthquake victims of Haiti.


Northern Panhandle Branch
Click to view plans for the March 9th Women and Addictions CE event!


Social Worker Disaster Assistance Fund
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New Social Work Career Center

Get job listings; salary info; career advice; CE opportunities and professional networking. Employers can post jobs, get Chapter event info and promote their organizations.


Award Nominations Accepted!

Paula Taylor, MSW, of Fairmont; NASW WV's 2009 Social Worker of the Year!

Click to Nominate for Social Worker of the Year and other awards of merit!


Featured Branch: Capitol Branch

Inviting members from Boone, Clay, Kanawha and Putnam Counties and the region to attend and become active members!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!  NASW members and their families enjoyed the August 6th outting to Appalachian Power Park for the ball game!  We may do this again on August 21st!

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2009 Spring Conference Archives

2009 Spring Conference

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December CE Workshops
December 2008: 2: Human Resources: Employment and Team Building; Charleston.....