Social Worker

[Center on Budget @CenterOnBudget]

Millions of #Medicaid enrollees could be harmed by Republicans’ plan to cut Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. These cuts could reduce coverage, raise costs, and strain local economies. They are ill-advised and should be rejected. https://t.co/fgPXrESC39

[Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley]

🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does.

Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does:
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[Shannon Kimball @skimballkasb]

KLRD notes that, as of 2023, about 92% of children in Kansas attend public schools. #ksed #ksleg

[Social Worker @KSsocialworkers]

NASW-KS Chapter Executive Director was honored to attend Governor Kelly's State of State address. Governor Kelly's top priority is combating childhood hunger through providing free school lunches. Currently roughly 49% of Kansas children live in low-income households.

[Social Worker @KSsocialworkers]

Social Work Power! 💪 NASW-KS Chapter Executive Becky Fast meets with our rock star social workers in the legislature - Rep. Suzanne Wikle @Wikle4KS
and Rep. Heather Meyer @Kansas_Heather after Governor Kelly's State of the State address.

[Sherman Smith @sherman_news]

Kansas governor orders federal benefits go to foster kids savings accounts instead of state agency #ksleg via @annafkaminski https://t.co/aL06rAz59D

[NASW-NYC Chapter @NASWNYC]

Sponsor the New York Chapter’s 2025 Capital Action Day

Elevate your organization’s commitment to social responsibility while driving change for New York’s most vulnerable communities.

https://t.co/5S838tLpJ1

[NASW @nasw]

Maximize the full power of an #NASW membership! Members have a range of resources to support their professional growth and elevate their impact. Membership also strengthens NASW’s voice in advocating for all social workers and the communities they serve. https://t.co/KfAKwh8Ix7

[DCFKansas @DCFKansas]

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) season has begun, and you can apply for a one-time benefit to help with your heating bills.

Apply: https://t.co/JuYQHo7D2Z.

Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2025.

#ksleg

[Rep. Susan Ruiz @SusanRuiz_KS23]

The brownback experiment nearly destroyed the state. Brownback took 10 million away from the community mental health centers, and they never recovered. This will happen again to other social services.

[McDonald For Kansas @McDonald4Kansas]

#ksleg

[Mrs Pyle, LMSW @MrsPyle]

We are grateful to you @drjohnmckinney. Great day of learning and collaboration. #AllinSMSD
#OneShawneeMission

[Lisa Larson-Bunnell @L_LarsonBunnell]

@SusanRuiz_KS23 You’re going to be way too busy helping others to have time for your own caucus. It’s just in your nature :)

[Rep. Susan Ruiz @SusanRuiz_KS23]

Suzanne makes three social workers in the #ksleg. We can now have a social worker caucus!

[Social Worker @KSsocialworkers]

Thank you to these social workers for impacting so many lives each and every day!❤️👋

[Social Worker @KSsocialworkers]

NASW-KS Chapter is beyond thrilled that our rock star social worker @SuzanneWikle glided to victory last night. Suzanne will be a strong advocate in the #ksleg . Congrats to Suzanne, friends, and supporters for your hard work. We look forward to working with you.

[Social Worker @KSsocialworkers]

We proudly endorse our awesome social worker colleague! Go Suzanne! 💪🏻

[Suzanne Wikle @Wikle4KS]

Voting is a family activity! This campaign has spurred a lot of family discussions about why it’s important to vote, how we decide who to vote for, and why I’m asking people to vote for me.

[Social Worker @KSsocialworkers]

KS Chapter is so proud of Tara Wallace, LSCSW! 🥰🥳 Tara was a keynote speaker at NASWs national conference. Tara presented at the opening plenary session “Leading Social Change: Maximizing Opportunity for a Just Society” and at the breakout session.

[Social Worker @KSsocialworkers]

NASW KS ED Becky Fast provided testimony at
KS Dept. for Aging/Disability Services Stakeholder Budget Input Hearing. @KDADSOfficial NASW-KS Chapter spoke out at the hearing to voice support for state funding dedicated to social work practicums to address workforce shortages.