NASW- Wisconsin Chapter

Engage with real-world insights from case studies and explore social work core values to learn how to advocate for ethical and equitable policies that protect food access for all people.

Register before 10/02 at: https://bit.ly/4y4I237

Calling all Wisconsin Social Workers

The NASW-WI is committed to advancing social work salaries across Wisconsin by gathering up-to-date compensation and benefit information from social workers throughout our state in order to advocate for higher insurance reimbursement rates, negotiate a higher compensation and benefits package, and provide professionals with realistic salary expectations. We thank you in advance for your time and willingness to contribute to our efforts in improving social work salaries. The data collected is a valuable tool we can use to represent and advance the interests of the Social Work profession in Wisconsin.

The deadline to fill out the survey is Wednesday, October 9th.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H8VF6JH

Are planning on attending the NASW-WI Annual Conference in-person and needing a place to stay? Book your hotel room at the Madison Marriott West for $98.00 per night! The start date is Tuesday, November 3rd (day before the conference) and the end date is Friday, November 6th (last day of conference). The last day to book is Tuesday, October 13th! (Offer stands as availability lasts.) Book your stay today at https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1768411712071&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1628866517102188997&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLts9MsTU0N7MwMTQ0NzQyMDdUy06ttHUPClBLLCiwLUotLgOpUqsrSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1TUlPBQBWAqPcXgAAAA%3D%3D

Thursday, September 24 — Hidden No More: Disability, Substance Use, and Thriving on Supervision
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central
Zoofari Center | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In person + virtual | FREE

Hidden No More is an action-oriented conversation about accessibility, harm reduction, recovery, reentry, and what person-centered support should look like for disabled people navigating probation, parole, and other forms of community supervision.

Registration is free:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/our-community-ltd/hidden-no-more-summit-disability-substance-use-and-thriving-on-supervision/hidden-no-more-summit-disability-substance-use-and-thriving-on-supervision

Wednesday, September 23 — Being Michelle: Live Screening + Talk-Back
6:00–9:00 p.m. Central
The Table | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In person + virtual | FREE

Being Michelle follows a Deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration and uses art to tell her story. Her experience raises important questions about trauma, behavioral interpretation, communication access, mental health, disability, and what happens when people are repeatedly misunderstood by systems. A talk-back with producer Mae Thornton Mehra and me will follow the screening.

Registration is free:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/our-community-ltd/hidden-no-more-summit-disability-substance-use-and-thriving-on-supervision/hidden-no-more-summit-disability-substance-use-and-thriving-on-supervision

Member Spotlight 🔦⁠
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We're proud to recognize one of our outstanding members, Karen Jick, for their dedication, achievements, and positive contributions. Thank you for being an important part of NASW!

Qualified Treatment Trainee Expanding Agency Awards Funding Opportunity

In partnership with the UW-Milwaukee Center for Inclusive Transition, Education & Employment, we are seeking applications from behavioral health agencies that hire post-graduate trainee positions (qualified treatment trainees) in social work (APSW), marriage and family therapy (MFT-IT), and counseling (LPC-IT) for qualified treatment trainee programs. Expanding agency awards will support agencies that have previously hired post-graduate qualified treatment trainees and are increasing the number of placements available.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. October 9, 2026.

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Did you hear the news? DSPS is getting a new website on September 28th!

Wisconsin DSPS is introducing a major customer service improvement!
We plan to launch our new website - at www.safety.wi.gov - September 28.

Built with our users in mind, the redesigned site offers a more seamless and efficient way to access services and find information you need.
From improved navigation and search functionality to a fully mobile-optimized design, every update aims to better serve Wisconsin residents and professionals.
Learn more about some of the functionality for license holders in this video - https://lnkd.in/g7ZAc2bC

As the school year gets into full swing, NASW and the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) are partnering to support school social workers with practical resources and tools for a successful school year.
https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/School-Social-Work
https://www.sswaa.org/back-to-school
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQlWROy_CTg
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Learn about Hispanic History in Wisconsin at https://legacy.wisconsinhistory.org/HispanicHistory.