Social Work’s African Outreach Yields Results

From NASW News: Social workers who have devoted their time and energy to helping the people of Africa overcome extreme poverty have seen their efforts rewarded, and say the philosophy of “help others help themselves” is being proven every day. Read more...

A New MSW Graduate: 14 Ways to Stand Out in a Crowd

From the New Social Worker Online: A job is easy. A career takes time. As a social worker, you want a career. I graduated with my MSW in 2007. I'm still at the very beginning of my career. Here are some things you can do to launch, maximize, and promote your social work career TODAY.

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Congressional Hearing to Be Held Addressing Issue of Child Abuse Deaths in America

From the NASW: Washington, D.C -Today, Congressman David Camp (R-MI), Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, announced that he would call for a hearing on child abuse fatalities and that it would be held early this summer. The announcement came at a congressional briefing on child abuse deaths held on Capitol Hill hosted by the National Coalition to End Child Abuse Deaths and the Children’s Advocacy Institute. Read more...