Starting this week, Wisconsin will enforce the Trump administration's eligibility rules for FoodShare and Medicaid.  FoodShare, or SNAP, is federally funded and has been providing food supply assistance to communities in Wisconsin. The “big beautiful” bill will restrict government funding for these services to U.S. citizens only. This will exclude all non-citizens, including refugees and immigrants, from eligibility for assistance. Medicaid eligibility will be cut in Wisconsin starting October 1st. The cuts in FoodShare and Medicaid will be detrimental to our Wisconsin communities. Immigrants and refugees are alread...

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The NASW Wisconsin team has put together a resource sheet that includes a disaster relief and mental health services search hub with regional, state, and national resources. We encourage social workers to share this information with members of their communities and fellow social workers who would benefit from information on relief resources across Wisconsin.

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  At NASW, our hearts are with the communities in eastern Wisconsin that were impacted by devastating tornadoes. People have lost their homes, memories have been uprooted, and towns have been destroyed.  The National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter extends its deepest condolences to the affected communities and families. Now we must gather to support the people whose lives have been affected and to begin the process of healing.  We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the tornadoes and the long journey ahead that they will face. This adversity and tragedy should bring us to...

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“The NASW-Wisconsin Chapter calls for a full and transparent investigation into what happened. Corey Ruiz should be with us today.

Madison has had years to act on de-escalation training, body cameras, and other reforms that could have changed what happened yesterday. Words are not enough. NASW-WI calls on the city to move now on concrete solutions that keep all involved safe.

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by Joel L. Rubin,  MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE

I am writing this note following our nation’s 250th anniversary. Although it has been a very challenging time for many of us in the social work community, it is also important to reflect on the core values laid out in our code of ethics—those of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence—and celebrate how these have helped shaped and strengthened our country. Please keep these positive notions in mind.

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The NASW Wisconsin team has put together a resource sheet that includes a mental health services search hub, as well as statewide and national mental health resources. We encourage social workers to share this information with members of their communities and fellow social workers who would benefit from information on mental health services across Wisconsin. Website Link Here PDF Link Here  

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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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