Over the past few days, communities across Wisconsin have been devastated by severe flooding. Homes, businesses, schools, and infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed. Families have been displaced. Lives have been disrupted. Memories have been destroyed.  On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers – Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI), I want to express our deepest concern, compassion, and solidarity with all who have been impacted. We see the pain and uncertainty you are facing, and we are committed to supporting you—not only in this moment of crisis but in the long journey of recovery ahead. We are standing wit...

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March has always been a special month for our profession. Social Work Month invites us to pause, reflect, celebrate, and recommit. This year’s theme “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” feels especially fitting for the time we are in.

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NASW-WI would like to thank Gov. Evers for proclaiming March as Social Work Month in Wisconsin.     In his proclamation, the Governor acknowledged that the “compassion, hard work, and courage of social workers have helped uplift and empower people, nurturing their ability to solve problems, helping them build upon their strengths, and assisting them in accessing the resources they need to thrive.” You can read the full proclamation by clicking here.

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The NASW Wisconsin team has put together a resource sheet that includes “Know Your Rights” information and trainings, as well as resources throughout Wisconsin. We encourage social workers to share this information with members of their communities who are affected by increased uncertainty about immigration and ICE's presence. Read More Here

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The Social Work Licensure Compact has passed both the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate. Next Governor Tony Evers will sign the bill. The Governor’s signature allows the state of Wisconsin to formally join the Compact Commission. The Compact Commission is the governing body for the Social Work Compact. The Social Work Section will decide who the representative will be to the Compact Commission. We do not yet know when the Compact Commission will complete creating the regulations governing the Social Work Compact. Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services will provide information on when social workers c...

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The Wisconsin Social Workers PAC, the political arm of the National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter, is pleased to endorse chapter member and social worker Melissa Lamers, MSW, APSW, for the Wauwatosa School Board.  Melissa has been a Medical Social Worker with Aurora Health Care for 15 years and a Wauwatosa resident for 11 years. She has served as a District Family Engagement Liaison in collaboration with the Wauwatosa School District and the WI Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI) since 2020. She is running to “ensure every student, regardless of their abilities, receives a comprehensive and inclusive e...

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The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter Opposes The Anti Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Constitutional Amendment Proposal Statement from NASW–Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chairs On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Wisconsin Examiner reported that the Wisconsin Senate passed three constitutional amendment proposals, including one aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. If approved by voters, Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102) would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to “prohibit governmental entities in the state from discriminating against, or granting prefe...

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NASW-WI is accepting proposals for four-hour intensive training sessions as well as 75-minute, 90-minute, and two-hour workshops. The 2026 conference will highlight practice models, tools, and techniques that demonstrate excellence in social work practice and promote resiliency and a strength-based approach with our clients, community, and society.   Proposals that demonstrate excellence in serving clients, promoting advocacy and those that teach skills in social work practice to assist at-risk populations as well as those uplifting and re-energizing practitioners are invited.   Deadline for proposals is March 31, 2026 L...

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Kim Howard, MSW, CAPSW   As we prepare to close out the year 2025, I find myself reflecting on the incredible energy and connection we experienced at our Annual Conference in October. Social workers from across Wisconsin came together both in person and virtually, to learn, share, and reimagine what’s possible for our profession. This year’s conference held special meaning for me: it was my final NASW-WI Annual Conference as President. I still have eight more months before my term concludes in July 2026, and I intend to serve with the same commitment, presence, and purpose that I began with. But standing in that podi...

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December 2025 In November, NASW’s Chief Executive Officer decided to restructure chapter operations, resulting in fourteen NASW chapter Executive Directors losing their jobs and all the remaining Executive Directors required to take on another chapter. The goal of this monumental change was two-fold from my understanding: 1) To try to equalize services from state to state; 2) To save money for the Association. This has been very traumatic for NASW chapter executive directors and their Boards of Directors. When I knew I would be taking on another state, I requested Missouri, which was given to me. It was the closest state that l...

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