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12/27/2025

12/01/2025

NASW promotes loan forgiveness and student loan debt relief for social workers as part of our ongoing work to improve working conditions, salaries, and other benefits for social workers and to ensure that people have access to qualified professionals.

12/01/2025

PSLF Lawsuit
NASW joined cities, unions, and civil society organizations on Nov. 3, 2025 to sue the Trump-Vance Administration for weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness to silence critics and stifle dissent. "The proposed changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness would punish those who dedicate their careers to strengthening communities and supporting our most vulnerable neighbors," NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, said. Read our press release:

Suit seeks to Halt Radical PSLF Rewrite in United Front Against Department of Education’s Unconstitutional Attack on Social Workers, Teachers, Nurses, First Responders, and Advocates

11/04/2025

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11/04/2025

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11/03/2025

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So glad to be a part of this great organization. Setting an example for my kids. Being a part of the change I want to see in the world. Starting in my own community!

10/28/2025

10/24/2025

🚨 Georgia SNAP Benefits Update 🚨

Georgia confirms November SNAP benefits won’t be sent until the federal shutdown ends, raising concerns for nearly 1.4 million residents.

The news comes after the USDA instructed states to hold off on processing benefits until further notice.

Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide warns: “If SNAP benefits are not funded in November, it has the potential to move this moment from a food insecurity crisis to a disaster. Food banks cannot fill the gap and replace Georgians’ SNAP benefits.”

The ACFB is sourcing extra food and coordinating with local groups, but help can only go so far. Families and federal workers facing uncertainty are urged to follow state updates and locate nearby food pantries: acfb.org/get-help or text “findfood”/“comida” to 888-976-2232.

WIC funding for approx. 240,000 Georgia moms, young children and babies is also under pressure, with DPH telling me it's working to maintain benefits as long as possible.

STORY: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/government-shutdown-snap-benefits-fallout-georgia-food-banks/85-ca3dc062-980a-4a27-ba5b-49b93865f9d5

Georgia confirms November SNAP benefits on hold amid shutdown; some states advising recipients to conserve remaining benefits and prioritize non-perishable foods.

10/20/2025

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When treating anxiety and depression among Black breast cancer survivors, it is essential to apply an intersectional lens, considering how race, gender, socioeconomic status, and health intersect to shape experiences and access to care. Cultural values influence coping and help-seeking, while systemic barriers like discrimination and medical mistrust can exacerbate distress. Social workers can provide culturally responsive, holistic interventions that honor these overlapping identities and promote mental health and resilience.