NASW NY CARES Presents • Advocacy
In-person advocacy listening session Sunday, October 18, 2026 • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time • Washington Park, Albany
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About This Event
NASW NY CARES, in collaboration with the North East Division and the NASW-NY Policy team, invites social workers in the Capital Region to a listening session in Washington Park. We want to hear which issues are most affecting your work.
NASW-NY advances policies that strengthen the social work profession, support social workers, and improve the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities throughout New York.
The goal of this in-person get-together is to inform NASW-NY’s advocacy as we prepare for the 2027 legislative session. The people doing the work know best where systems fall short and leave clients without the support they need. We cannot do this work alone. Join the movement and enjoy a nice day in the park.
What You’ll Hear About
- The Chapter’s annual lobby day on Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- The advocacy committees AGR and PACE
- How to use your voice to shape the future of the profession
Questions
For questions or accommodation requests, email info.naswny@socialworkers.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conversations & Charcuterie?
It is an in-person advocacy listening session in Washington Park, presented by NASW NY CARES in collaboration with the NASW-NY North East Division and Policy team. Social workers in the Capital Region share which issues most affect their work.
Who should attend?
Social workers in the Capital Region. The people doing the work know best where systems fall short and leave clients without the support they need, so their input shapes NASW-NY's advocacy.
What is the purpose of this listening session?
The goal is to inform NASW-NY's advocacy as the Chapter prepares for the 2027 legislative session.
What is NASW-NY's annual lobby day?
It is the Chapter's annual lobby day, held on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. This event shares information about it, along with the AGR and PACE advocacy committees and how to use your voice to shape the future of the profession.
When and where is the event?
The session is on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time. It is held in person at Washington Park in Albany, New York.
Is this event eligible for CE credit?
No. This is not a continuing education program.