NASW Ohio - Region One

02/26/2026

Here’s what’s coming up this week with NASW Ohio — multiple opportunities to connect, learn, and build community with fellow social workers. From grief support and consultation spaces to training on new laws and our monthly member meeting, there’s something for every area of practice. RSVP at naswoh.org/calendar

02/26/2026

Join NASW Ohio for a free three-hour license prep course on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Zoom. The session will cover Ohio licensure requirements, test-taking strategies, and include 15 practice questions. Participants will also receive a resource guide for continued study and preparation.
This live course is open to 50 Ohio test-takers preparing for the bachelor, master, clinical, or advanced generalist exams. A $20 registration deposit is required and will be refunded upon attendance.
Register today to secure your spot: naswoh.org/calendar

02/26/2026

Join us this Friday for our February Member Meeting at 10am where NASW Ohio members will come together for updates, connection, and a look ahead at advocacy and professional development opportunities across the state.

Danielle Smith, Executive Director of NASW Ohio, will provide an in-depth update on the Social Work Interstate Compact, including where implementation currently stands and what it means for social workers in Ohio. This is an important opportunity to hear directly about progress on multistate practice and the policy work shaping the future of licensure.

The meeting will also include updates on legislative activity, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in NASW Ohio initiatives and committees. We hope you will join us for this chance to stay informed, ask questions, and connect with colleagues from across the state.

RSVP at naswoh.org/calendar

02/26/2026

Sunday starts Social Work Month! As a small thank you for the work you do every day, NASW is offering a free webinar series throughout March. All social workers are welcome to attend. Join us each Wednesday from 10:00–11:00 AM EST for weekly learning, reflection, and connection with colleagues across the profession. We hope you’ll take this time to invest in yourself while we celebrate the impact of social workers everywhere. RSVP at naswoh.org/calendar

01/06/2026

🎉 Let’s Celebrate Our Regional Winners! 🎉

Congratulations to all of our incredible Region 1 award winners—your hard work and dedication truly shine! 🌟

📅 This Saturday
🕙 10:00 AM
💻 Region 1 Virtual Awards Show

Join us as we come together to honor and celebrate excellence across our region. Don’t miss this moment to cheer on our winners and be part of something special!

👉 Register here and join the celebration:
https://www.naswoh.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1999151&group=

Let’s show up, show out, and celebrate big! 🎊

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11/22/2025

We are excited to launch our Student Scholarship Membership Program. Thanks to individuals at our recent conference, we raised up to $2,020 to support students starting their social work journey.

Every donation sponsors a student’s membership for a full year, giving them access to resources, mentorship, and community. You can fund a single membership for $60, support multiple students, or give any amount. Every dollar makes a difference!

Student membership applications for the upcoming cycle will open in January 2026. Your generosity allows us to thoughtfully invest in students and the future of social work. Learn more and donate at: www.naswoh.org/studentscholarship

11/22/2025

Social work is professional work- and we need the Department of Education to treat it that way. Recent federal changes to loan limits for professional and graduate programs leave social work out, despite the fact that MSW and DSW programs meet rigorous professional standards and prepare practitioners for licensed, regulated, life-impacting work. This exclusion harms social workers and threatens access to our profession. NASW is working with CSWE and coalition partners to push the DOE to recognize social work as a professional degree. We’ve updated our student loan relief resources with the latest information and will be issuing an action alert as soon as the public comment period opens. When that happens, we will need social workers, students, educators, and allies everywhere to submit comments. Your voice will matter, your expertise will matter, your solidarity will matter.

Learn more:
socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Policy-Issues/Student-Loan-Debt-Relief-for-Social-Workers

11/08/2025

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11/04/2025

🎃 Region 1 was in the spirit of service and community fun! Our amazing Co-Directors, Linda Rowlett and Dr. La’Shardae Scott, joined fellow social workers for the Trunk-or-Treat at Bennett Venture Academy last week! 🍬👻
It was a joy to connect with families, spread smiles, and remind our community that social workers show up—with heart, purpose, and a little Halloween flair! 💙✨

10/27/2025

Join Region 1 Co-Directors tomorrow!!

Get your costumes ready — it’s almost time for Trunk or Treat at Bennett Venture Academy! 👻

Join us Tuesday, October 28 from 4:00–5:30pm for candy, live music by Tajj Crowder, face painting 🎨 , bouncy houses, playground 🛝 fun, free ice cream for the kids and more! 🍬🍦

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 😁

Want to host a trunk? Text Ms. Danielle at 419-417-3070

10/19/2025

Yesterday social workers from across Ohio gathered to guide the future of our profession as members of the NASW Ohio Board of Directors. These leaders are volunteers- clinicians, educators, advocates, students, and organizers- who choose to give their time, energy, and expertise to strengthen social work and advance social justice in our state. If you believe in the power of social work to create change, there’s a place for you here too. Whether it’s serving on a committee, joining an advocacy campaign, or stepping into leadership, your voice matters. Message us to get involved. Together, we are shaping the future of this profession, and we need you at the table.

10/19/2025

Social work is complex—staying compliant and confident takes more than Googling. Join our Monthly Member Meeting on Friday, October 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET on Zoom. Get updates on advocacy, practice trends, and upcoming events, ask questions, and connect with fellow NASW Ohio members. RSVP at naswoh.org/membermeetings