Leadership training “Social workers should strive to become and remain proficient in professional practice and the performance of professional functions...” – Social Work Code of Ethics Participate in Capitol Action Day to gain invaluable experience in legislative advocacy, developing skills crucial for professional growth and leadership.
Connect with representatives “I am deeply thankful to NASW New York for providing the opportunity to advocate for the communities we serve at Capitol Action Day...” – Bryan Jimenez, LMSW Directly engage with your elected officials. Your professional insights are vital in shaping policies that impact social workers and the clients you serve.
Advocate for the future “Today was so inspiring! Speaking and advocating alongside nearly 100 fellow social workers at Capital Action Day...” – Megan Marshall, MSW Be a catalyst for change. Your participation helps drive policy shifts that improve social conditions and promote justice for all New Yorkers.
Research policy “Social workers should critically examine and keep current with emerging knowledge relevant to social work...” – Social Work Code of Ethics Learn about and contribute to evidence-based policy advocacy, leveraging research to inform legislative decisions that enhance social work practice.
Increase the ratio of social workers to students in public schools School Mental Health: FY 2026–27 Position Paper (PDF)
Expand loan forgiveness programs for social workers Loan Forgiveness: FY 2026–27 Position Paper (PDF) FY 2026–2027 Budget Letter for Social Work Loan Forgiveness (DOCX) Loan Forgiveness Research Summary (PDF)
Support the Payment 4 Placements (P4P) program Payment 4 Placements: FY 2026–27 Position Paper (PDF) NASW-NY Endorsement Letter for Payment 4 Placements (DOCX) NASW-NY Memo of Support for P4P (PDF)
Safeguard the profession from unethical AI use in therapy Ethical AI in Therapy: FY 2026–27 Position Paper (PDF)
1. Brand exposure Sponsoring Capitol Action Day increases your organization’s visibility among NASW-NY’s extensive statewide audience of more than 60,000 social workers and supporters.
2. Employee engagement Supporting this event boosts employee morale and reinforces your organization’s commitment to ethics, equity, and social responsibility.
3. Community connection Sponsoring Capitol Action Day shows your organization’s dedication to causes that matter to communities across New York State.
4. Support a critical cause Your sponsorship directly supports advocacy to address New York’s mental health crisis, strengthen the social work workforce, and sustain vital mental health and social services.
Social Justice Leader Assisted Living Locators NYC Thank you to our new partner Assisted Living Locators NYC for their support of Capitol Action Day as a Social Justice Leader. Assisted Living Locators NYC helps place seniors in the best fit assisted, independent, or memory care communities across NYC, providing senior concierge living solutions at no cost to the client. Howard Horowitz and Michael Wolfson serve the five boroughs of New York City and select areas of northern New Jersey. Visit website Follow @assistedlivinglocatorsnyc on Instagram
Driving directions to the Empire State Plaza Please call to request directions to hearings in other locations, or use the Google Maps link above to generate a map and detailed driving directions.
From the North Take I-87 (Northway) to I-90 East (exit #1E). Take I-90 to I-787 South. Take Exit #3A for the Empire State Plaza.
From the South Take I-87 (NY Thruway) to Exit 23, then take I-787 and Exit #3 for the Empire State Plaza.