National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT)

01/19/2026

Although today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we encourage fellow social workers to honor his legacy every day through your advocacy at all levels of social work practice.

"The Time is Always Right To Do What Is Right." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice, dignity, and equality continues to guide our work.

At Health Equity Solutions, we are inspired by Dr. King’s call to confront injustice and dismantle systems that perpetuate inequity. His belief that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” reminds us that health equity is a civil rights issue and that access to quality, affordable health care is essential to building a more just and inclusive society.

We recommit ourselves to advancing policies that close gaps in care, center impacted communities, and move us closer to Dr. King’s dream of a healthier, more equitable future for all.

01/16/2026

01/14/2026

Mark your calendars! The NASW-CT Annual Conference will take place on May 21! More information coming soon....

01/09/2026

CEO Anthony Estreet: "NASW mourns the loss of Renee Nicole Good and stands in support of all those affected by this tragedy. This association will continue to advocate for fair and just immigration policies that can help prevent any further violence and loss of life. We stand with the Minnesota community and echo the NASW Minnesota Chapter's call for elected officials, agency leaders, and policymakers to immediately halt harmful immigration enforcement actions, to demand transparency and accountability, and to invest in community-based approaches that prioritize safety and dignity."

01/09/2026

NASW-CT invites you to join us for the upcoming CEC workshops.

Register today!

January 13th Weight-Inclusive Clinical Social Work in an Era of Escalating Weight Stigma and Anti-Fat Bias
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Weight-Inclusive-Clinical-Social-Work-in-an-Era-of-Escalating-Weight-Stigma-and-Anti-Fat-Bias.html?soid=1104293818869&aid=E0fAxVZPJGw&fbclid=IwY2xjawPOJlpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUQnB2TzFkcEQ1dnhhM2FOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkm7lEAeHZOI_ztrvu6P8uUDzu9vhoXPk6jXbskg2_EUIxiTy7KHa87MnF81_aem_tNX9f6K70AotoOgz4BkuDw

February 6th An Introduction to Mobile Crisis Social Work
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/An-Introduction-to-Mobile-Crisis-Social-Work.html?soid=1104293818869&aid=zSP7pd-tb10

01/05/2026

Don't miss your chance to join us for these upcoming workshops! Register today!

January 6th Reducing Client Anxiety around Resolutions, Evolutions, and Change
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Year--New-Strategies-for-Client-Success-.html?soid=1104293818869&aid=c6sJRSoa3bA&fbclid=IwY2xjawPIwv5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUQnB2TzFkcEQ1dnhhM2FOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu9Fv7l_pNKwJ-QTgfhuBRcZdgQ6CLCeGmxu25u41vo8arhz2MsxaYDxM216_aem_oofGchonzK809Owis5DF7w

January 13th Weight-Inclusive Clinical Social Work in an Era of Escalating Weight Stigma and Anti-Fat Bias
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Weight-Inclusive-Clinical-Social-Work-in-an-Era-of-Escalating-Weight-Stigma-and-Anti-Fat-Bias.html?soid=1104293818869&aid=E0fAxVZPJGw&fbclid=IwY2xjawPIxSdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUQnB2TzFkcEQ1dnhhM2FOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh3f-NfhTcvk8uIsb_LYGPauC02Hwi279C2fDnhSxg6aEiKuXnGfo38_-W47_aem_ky51RXqquOnAdTyb0u7Lbg

12/23/2025

An important update from NASW on the DOE petition that social workers signed.

today delivered a petition to the U.S. Department of Education signed by more than 21,250 Social Workers that urges the agency to classify social work as a professional degree and not a graduate degree. Professional degrees carry higher federal student loan eligibility, and the designation is critical to ensuring the affordability of social work education and the growth of the social work profession, an urgent need given the shortage of mental health providers in the country. Full release: https://tinyurl.com/7vtsccr8

12/22/2025

Join us for these upcoming workshops! Register today!

January 6th Reducing Client Anxiety around Resolutions, Evolutions, and Change

Register: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Year--New-Strategies-for-Client-Success-.html?soid=1104293818869&aid=c6sJRSoa3bA

January 13th Weight-Inclusive Clinical Social Work in an Era of Escalating Weight Stigma and Anti-Fat Bias

Register: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Weight-Inclusive-Clinical-Social-Work-in-an-Era-of-Escalating-Weight-Stigma-and-Anti-Fat-Bias.html?soid=1104293818869&aid=E0fAxVZPJGw

12/19/2025

The COVID lockdown of 2020-2023 may have ended up doing more harm than good, but it did help highlight the value of school social workers. Read more in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Advocates/2025-Fall-Issue/Education-in-School-Social-Work

12/18/2025

Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States and around the world. In the aftermath of the deadly, antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, today issued a statement in solidarity with Jewish people in the fight against antisemitism. Take time to read it: https://tinyurl.com/3y5cdx8k

12/18/2025

New LEAP Act Would End Unfair Loan Limits for & Other Grad Programs

The Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act (LEAP ACT H.R. 6574), introduced by Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26-D) on Dec 10th ensures graduate students can access the same federal student loan limits as “professional” students. This fixes a Department of Education policy that unfairly restricts borrowing for graduate programs like social work, nursing, and occupational therapy. Watch the press conference we attended alongside members of Congress and other endorsing organizations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APfDiWJaTBs

Speakers highlighted as essential professionals. The LEAP Act is cosponsored by 19 members of Congress.