NASW - West Virginia

Official site of the West Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, based in Charleston, WV

[NASW @nasw]

#NASW officials came to @DNC to inform policymakers about the benefits #socialwork brings our nation. This week, we will share what happened.

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

Might I slide in here and make a point on child care: The temporary funding conundrum is just one part of WV child care issues. DoHS is already funding based on enrollment, yet we've lost 700+ spots this year. I was told today by sources THREE centers are closing in Morgantown.

[NASW-WA @nasw_wa]

NASW Student Series: We Are All Macro Social Workers. Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET. RSVP at
https://t.co/Hv7KQ9z1dr

[West Virginia Watch || bsky @westvirginiawatch.com @WV_Watch]

Parents, child care providers and advocates went to the West Virginia Capitol on Sunday to ask lawmakers to address the state’s child care funding issues, reports @AmeliaKnisely.
https://t.co/Tllkt0BQa1

[Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely]

Child care rally underway at the State Capitol — parents, child care providers and advocates are calling on lawmakers and DoHS to fully and adequately fund childcare with permanent funding, not emergency funds. Around 60 centers have closed this year.

[NASW @nasw]

As the general election approaches, #NASW is emphasizing the critical need to combat voter suppression and misinformation. #SocialWorkers can help by encouraging their networks to vote and actively fighting for voter protections. https://t.co/B72eXVCdbB

[NASW @nasw]

Prepping for the 2024 Elections: What Social Work Students Can Do
October 17, 2024. 6-7:30pm ET
Social work students are invited to a critical discussion with national social work organizers to explore ways to make an impact this November!
Register at https://t.co/6a6Tu2LocH

[Protect Borrowers @BorrowerJustice]

“Failing to provide borrowers with basic services is not just bad business; it’s not just sloppy. It is, in fact, illegal," -@YuPersis/@theSBPC.

We’re suing MOHELA to vindicate the rights of borrowers across the country.

Must-read by @JillianBerman➥ https://t.co/LuADrd0qVi

[NASW @nasw]

#SocialWorkers, can you help? Tell us about your work with clients on COVID-19 vaccines. Your feedback will help us train and educate social workers in vaccine confidence, access, and uptake. Take the eight-minute survey: https://t.co/SpXOowkGxX. #vaccineconfidence

[NASW @nasw]

Nearly 150 #SocialWorkers have signed on to a letter urging @POTUS to fully remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), arguing there’s a “critical need for decriminalization.” https://t.co/YwPVvs1fDt #NASW

[NASW @nasw]

Check out #NASWPress summer reads and earn CEUs too! NASW Press offers continuing education credits on a wide array of books via the NASW Social Work Online CE Institute. Learn more about the books offered and how to participate: https://t.co/PBzaG7jfxE.

[West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy @WVCBP]

This Friday, the WVCBP is hosting a webinar bringing together health experts, community leaders, & families to discuss the disparities in Black infant & maternal health outcomes in WV. We invite you to be part of this important conversation as we seek solutions & support.

[Disability Rights WV @drofwv]

Excellent reporting by @ameliaknisely.

IDD/W saves WV taxpayers roughly $600 per day per patient by preventing costly and unnecessary psychiatric commitments at the troubled state hospitals.

[Leslie Rubin @LeslieRubinWVBA]

Funding for people with disabilities in doubt as House takes stand against Senate • West Virginia Watch https://t.co/ix8gqlfJIx

[Mountain State Justice @MtStateJustice]

The civil rights team at MSJ is hosting a citizen Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) teach-in in June!

We'll discuss the law & share pointers for submitting your own FOIA requests. Open to folks all over West Virginia (registration is required). Join us!

https://t.co/2Gf9WjF4XO

[NASW @nasw]

#NASWWV is hosting their Annual Spring Conference on April 17th-19th, both virtually and in-person! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a wide variety of social workers and professionals, and obtain CEUs, all in one place! Register at the link below:
https://t.co/HzHZpCcBPj

[West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy @WVCBP]

The vote on SB 841 will happen later today. Contact your lawmakers now at the link below ⬇️ ⬇️

[WV Citizen Action @WVCAG]

Just another example of how legislators can game the system by amending entire ‘dead’ bills into ‘live’ ones that have 'crossed over!'
https://t.co/pLer5bTlxi

[NASW Foundation @NASWFoundation]

According to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, the Free Test Kit program will be suspended Friday - all orders placed on or before Friday will be fulfilled.

[West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy @WVCBP]

ICYMI: WV puts more children into foster care than any other state in the country. To address our child welfare crisis, WV policymakers must prioritize upstream solutions that help families before they are in crisis & keep kids safely at home.
Learn more: https://t.co/WxOZewI4UT