NASW Metro DC Chapter

Are you currently enrolled in a social work program? 🎓

NASW student membership helps support you throughout your educational journey with access to:
✨ Professional resources
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ Discounted liability insurance eligibility
✨ CE opportunities
✨ Career development tools

BSW & MSW Student Memberships are just $60 annually. Learn more: https://naswmetrodc.socialworkers.org/Membership/Membership-Types

Invest in your future today!

Stepping into a supervisory role comes with exciting opportunities — and unique challenges.

Join NASW-Metro DC on June 17 for Going from Colleague to Supervisor, a workshop designed to help social workers confidently navigate leadership transitions, communication dynamics, and team management strategies.

📅 June 17, 2026
🕔 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM

Strengthen your leadership toolkit and grow with confidence. Learn more and register: https://naswmetrodc.socialworkers.org/Events/Events-Calendar/ArtMID/37858/ArticleID/6859/Going-from-Colleague-to-Supervisor

This Pride Month, NASW-Metro DC proudly celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirms our commitment to equity, inclusion, and affirming social work practice. 🌈

Social workers play a vital role in advocating for dignity, safety, and access to care for all individuals — especially those whose voices have historically been marginalized.

Join us this month as we continue learning, growing, and uplifting inclusive communities together.

June is packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with NASW-Metro DC! ✨

This month’s events include:
📌 Going from Colleague to Supervisor — June 17
📌 NASW-Metro DC Pride Month Symposium — June 22

Whether you’re advancing your leadership skills or strengthening your LGBTQIA+ cultural competency, we’re here to support your professional journey. See all upcoming programs here: https://naswmetrodc.socialworkers.org/Events

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the future of practice—and social work must be part of the conversation.

From streamlining administrative tasks to supporting education, research, and client resource development, AI offers exciting possibilities for the profession. But with that potential comes important ethical questions around bias, privacy, equity, and responsible use.

As AI continues to evolve, social workers must stay informed and engage with emerging technologies through the lens of the NASW Code of Ethics—balancing innovation with critical thinking, curiosity, and caution.

The future of social work will be shaped not just by those who use AI, but by those who help guide how it is used responsibly.

Explore our AI and Social Work resources to learn more and stay ahead of this rapidly changing area of practice: https://naswmetrodc.socialworkers.org/Professional-Development/Artificial-Intelligence-and-Social-Work

Stepping into leadership over former peers? It’s one of the most rewarding—and challenging—career transitions a social worker can make.

Join NASW Metro DC for Going from Colleague to Supervisor, a practical training designed to help emerging and current supervisors navigate the shift from peer to leader with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

Learn how to establish boundaries, build credibility, manage conflict, and lead former colleagues with fairness and ethical integrity—all while strengthening team trust and cohesion.

📅 June 17, 2026
⏰ 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual
🎓 3 Supervision Credits

Presented by: Patricia Roberts-Rose

Register today to strengthen your supervisory skills and lead with confidence: https://bit.ly/3O3VGC6

Licensure is essential—but credentialing can take your professional growth even further.

NASW credentials recognize social workers who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate advanced knowledge, specialized expertise, and commitment to excellence in the profession.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your résumé, pursue leadership opportunities, specialize your practice, or stand out in a competitive job market, earning a credential can help position you for what’s next.

NASW has been the nation’s most trusted credentialing organization for social workers for over 50 years—helping professionals unlock new career paths and gain recognition for their expertise.

Ready to invest in your professional growth? Explore NASW credentialing opportunities today: https://www.socialworkers.org/Careers/Credentials

Advocacy is at the heart of social work—and at the core of NASW Metro DC’s mission.

Our chapter works year-round to advance the profession and fight for policies that strengthen communities across the District. From monitoring legislation and educating elected officials to mobilizing social workers and students for action, NASW Metro DC is committed to ensuring the voice of social work is heard where decisions are made.

Our advocacy efforts span critical issues including:
• Mental Health Funding
• Social Work Workforce Development
• Racial Equity & Justice
• Affordable Housing
• LGBTQ+ Rights
• Student Debt Forgiveness
• Reproductive Justice
• Gun Violence Prevention
• Poverty Reduction
…and more.

Because social workers don’t just respond to systems—we work to change them.

Learn more about our advocacy efforts at: https://naswmetrodc.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Metro-DC-Advocacy

To the newest generation of social workers—congratulations, graduates! 🎓

Your passion, perseverance, and commitment to serving others have brought you to this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. The future of social work is stronger because of you.

As you step into the next chapter of your journey, know that your voice, compassion, and advocacy are needed now more than ever.

Welcome to the profession—we can’t wait to see the impact you make. 💙

Mental health challenges affect millions of individuals and families every year—yet stigma continues to prevent too many people from seeking support.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s continue breaking down barriers by:
✔ Talking openly about mental health
✔ Challenging stigma when we see it
✔ Advocating for accessible, equitable care
✔ Reminding others that seeking help is a sign of strength

Together, we can create communities where no one suffers in silence.