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Social Work Month
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The PERFECT gift for YOUR Social Worker!
Peace, Love and Social Work. What else can you say? Download the order form here!


Policy and Advocacy News
Summary of 2013 Social Work Day at the Legislature
2013 Legislative Action Priorities
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Legislative Action Center


Social Work Manager of the Year!

Jason Najmulski, MSW, was awarded the 2012 Exemplar Award for Excellence in Social Work Management at the April Spring Conference. Jason's long and distinguished career in public welfare has benefit the citizens of West Virginia. He recently retired as Commissioner of the Bureau for Children and Families at WV DHHR. Congratulations Jason, and Thank You!


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
Federal employees can support NASW Foundation: Social Workers Helping Communities, CFC #12538 in the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign
View NASW Foundation Ad


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.


2013 Spring Conference
2013 Spring CE Conference for Social Workers
Wednesday - Friday, May 1, 2 & 3, 2013
Charleston (WV) Civic Center
Speakers Include: Sophia Dziegielewski, Leon Ginsberg, Jim Harris, Jim Holler, Jodi Janati, April Lewis & Carol French, Gary & Aidan McDaniel, Eric Newhouse, The Songcatchers, Karen Vuranch, and MANY more!
Session Handouts Links
Conference Brochure
Session Descriptions    Session Titles & Conference Schedule
Sponsors & Exhibitors   WV LPC CE Approved Sessions    
Nursing Home Admin Approved Sessions    WV Nurses CE Information
WVU CE Certificate in Nonprofit Management Approved Sessions


2013 Spring Conference Keynote Address
GENERATIONS: Together We Can Change the World!

Bullying prevention experts Aidan McDaniel, a student at Berkeley Springs High School, and his Dad, Clinical Social Worker Gary McDaniel, are working together to change the world, and they need your help! Since last presenting together at NASW WV they have presented the keynote at the International Bullying Prevention Association (twice), been invited to Harvard University's Symposium on Youth Meanness and Cruelty (which launched the Born This Way Foundation), and been invited to keynote at Yahoo’s upcoming Digital Citizenship conference. On a daily basis they work to create a culture of love and acceptance in their school and community through collaboration with students, parents, school administrators, community organizations, national and international experts, local artists, communities of faith, and all people of good will who are willing to help. Gary McDaniel, LICSW, is a School Social Worker employed by Morgan County (WV) Schools.


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NASW Statement on Newtown, CT Tragedy
Click here to read how the National Association of Social Workers and its Connecticut Chapter are responding to the horrific tragedy and ongoing community needs.
Grief and Loss Resources 


Social Worker Safety - Update
In the wake of the July 30, 2008 murder of Right From the Start Social Worker Brenda Lee Yeager, elected officials reviewed issues of social worker safety in West Virginia.  This resulted in the passage of HB2566, a bill to update the state's malicious assault law to more clearly cover social workers who provide contracted services, as well as all government representatives and healthcare workers in the performance of their duties. Governor Manchin subsequently signed the bill into law in 2009.
November 2012 Update: NASW WV has encouraged the Legislature to be proactive in reviewing safety issues for all state employees who are expected to make field visits, rather than waiting for a disasterous event to spur action. To this end we caused a Study Resolution to be introduced and Legislative Interim Committee on Government Organization is currently discussing the topic. Chapter CEO Sam Hickman gave a report to a subcommittee in August and additional testimony from other entities is anticiated during the December interim meetings. Goals are to achieve statewide standards for worker safety regareless of department or title, to logically allocate technology solutions, and to share findings, policy recommendations and resources with the private and non-profit sectors.
In addition, Mr. Hickman was invited to participate on a national NASW panel of experts to develop safety guidelines for social workers, which should become available in early 2013.
Click text to read previous updates


2012 Fall Conference

  26th Fall Conference &
 Management Institute

August 23 - 24, Morgantown Ramada Inn

Thank you for attending!


2012 Spring Conference

Thank you for attending the 2012 Spring Conference

Thanks also for donating over 70 lbs of food to Common Grounds Community Outreach Center serving residents of Eastern Kanawha County! A project of St. Agnas Catholic Church, Morris Memorial UM Church & Village Chapel Presbyterian Church.

Links to Workshop Handouts

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Brochure & Workshop Descriptions

2012 Continuing Education Form


2011 Spring Conference Info Still Available for you if needed

April 13-15, 2011
General   Schedule   Workshops   
At-a-Glance  CE


2011 Spring Conference continued
   Keynote    Exhibits   Sponsors


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.


SW License Exam Preparation Course!
Featuring Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski
June 22 & 23, 2013 in Morgantown, WV. Location to be announced.
Registration Form
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Liability Insurance for Social Workers!
NASW Assurance Services Inc. is operated by and for Social Workers and offers excellent benefits to help protect you and your practice! Your source for professional liability insurance! Student placement policies available. Visit NASWAssurance.org


Graduates! Career and WV License Info!
WV Licensing Info for Graduates!
Job listings, Career advice, CE and professional advancement opportunities. Employers can post jobs.


Disaster Assistance Donations
Click graphic to help Social Workers active in disaster recovery in their communities!
American Red Cross Donations click here
Read:  Social Workers Support Those Recovering from Hurricane Sandy!


Health Care Reform News
Need help understanding the health care reform law? Click to view a brief, informative video!
News and updates at  www.HealthCare.gov  and  www.WVAHC.org


State Toolkit for New Health Care Law Provisions for Young Adults

www.GettingCovered.org/Toolkit
Getting Covered is a campaign to inform young adults and their families about the provision in the new health care law


Award Nominations Accepted!
Nominations are no longer being accepted for the 2013 NASW WV Chapter awards of merit, but you can always nominate someone for 2014!  Click for award nomination info!
Karen Glazier, MSW, LICSW of Malden is West Virginia's 2012 Social Worker of the Year!


Branch News - Huntington

Over 70 social workers and medical students attended the Nov 7 panel discussion on suicide prevention and services!