NASW Virginia Chapter

11/21/2025

A message from Debra Riggs, CAE, Executive Director:

11/11/2025

⏰ Final chance to register! Take an hour to invest in your well-being and learn strategies to prevent burnout while caring for others. Register by TONIGHT — session happens Nov 13!

Register and explore our calendar: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp

11/10/2025

🚨 Calling all sponsors and exhibitors!

Spaces for the 2026 NASW Virginia & Metro DC Annual Conference are filling fast — reserve your booth today to connect, collaborate, and grow your reach!

Get started: https://www.naswva.org/2026-exhibitor-and-sponsor-information

11/10/2025

⚠️ Don’t miss this 2-day workshop! Build awareness, strengthen decision-making, and enhance your supervision practice. Register by TONIGHT!

Register and explore our calendar: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp

11/10/2025

Breaking News: The Supreme Court has rejected a request to consider overturning its historic ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide.

welcomes this affirmation of equality! 🌈

Learn more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/10/supreme-court-gay-marriage-obergefell-overturn-davis/86839709007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN_HyxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBBTWpndzBlWkdrWjk4bTgwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoMdv8WpbC1t98j53AdtmEx2EvMEK5BBwXmFYGVFijU-RKTFITZLNV2NK04a_aem_wYawuIdyf4bhyYOreJ5CFg

Kim Davis asked the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges appealing damages she owed a gay couple after she denied them a marriage license.

11/10/2025

🚨 Last call! Discover how personality insights can elevate your clinical work. Register by Nov 10 for the Nov 12 training!

Register and explore our calendar: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp

11/07/2025

Shutdown stress is real — and this time, it’s different.

“Federal employees are being held hostage,” says LCSW-C Davidra Bazemore-Blue. Here’s how can help folks regroup and heal:
🔗 https://www.helpstartshere.org/during-the-shutdown.../

11/06/2025

As food banks across the nation see a surge in demand, is continuing to urge President Trump to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read our update: https://tinyurl.com/54utsuhp

11/01/2025

A federal judge may order the administration to continue SNAP after funds run out tomorrow. Read an blog on this potential crisis: https://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/2025/10/looming-snap-crisis/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNxzURleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHn3ITeRfpwJGNdEmyZ4f1O_tyYR2GjACKKX5sNqid01fTIQ08p1jl5uvGQBe_aem_H0slvah3yJoRxPUTzrS_TA

10/31/2025

sent a petition to President Trump and Congressional leaders, urging them to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. More than 40 million Americans face hunger when funding for the program ends on Nov. 1. We thank the more than 6,600 social workers from around the nation who signed the petition. Read our press release: https://tinyurl.com/48hremy3

10/31/2025

No tricks, just treats for your practice. 🎃 Treat yourself to growth this Halloween by joining us on November 7 for Mirror Work: Uncovering Biases, Blind Spots & the Self Behind the Practice. This engaging training will help you explore the internalized behaviors that shape your work and strengthen your client relationships.

Register today: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp

10/25/2025

October is National Work and Family Month🧡

Balancing work and family takes more than just effort—it requires support, empathy, and flexible policies. These are the values social workers champion every single day.