2025 Professional Development Report, Jan 18, 2026
NASW-NY delivered 70 CE programs and 194.5 CE credits in 2025, drawing 4,891 registrations and issuing 3,330 certificates. Highlights include 35.5 total free CE credits for members, expanded VMHTI veteran-focused programming (1,700 attendees across 5 events and 1 conference), new partnerships through CEPP and DC 37, and the launch of the member-led CE Taskforce.
Executive Director Reflections: NASW–New York 2025 Year in Review, Jan 05, 2026
NASW–New York Chapter: 2025 Year in Review A Year of Unity, Advocacy, and Impact The year 2025 was an extraordinary milestone for the NASW–New York Chapter. The unification of the New York City and New York State Chapters was successfully achieved in June; a historic accomplishment made possible through the leadership and dedication of the national board of directors, the Unification Taskforce, the Chapter’s exceptional staff team, and engaged members from both New York City and across the state. Throughout the year, NASW–NY continued to...
Strengthening School-Based Mental Health Services in New York, Dec 20, 2025
Position Paper 2026–27 Session
NASW-NY supports the passage of S376 (Brouk) / A8390 (Gonzalez-Rojas) to strengthen school-based mental health services and expand access to school social workers across New York.
"Despite targeted investments and promising policy initiatives, New York's school mental-health workforce remains dangerously understaffed and unevenly distributed."
NASW NY Statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s Declaration of a Statewide Disaster Emergency Due to Federal Actions Related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Oct 30, 2025
NASW-NY has issued an official statement condemning the weakening of the Voting Rights Act and reaffirming the profession's commitment to protecting equitable access to the democratic process. The statement examines the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on historically marginalized communities, outlines the implications for social work practice, and identifies actions social workers can take to advance civic participation and voting rights.
Regulatory Social Work Amendments approved and effective May 6, 2025, May 06, 2025
The New York State Board of Regents approved emergency regulatory amendments in social work that are effective May 6, 2025. These amendments align New York State’s licensure exam requirements with national standards set by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), specifically by permitting English as a Second Language (ESL) testing accommodations.
For the full text of the regulatory amendments, visit the Board of Regents website.
Summary of Regulatory Changes:
ESL candidates may receive up to two extra hours of exam time....
NASW-NYS/NYC Launches 2025 Policy Series to Mobilize Social Workers for Legislative Action, Apr 29, 2025
The New York State and New York City Chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NYS/NYC) are among the largest chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in the country. Founded in 1955, NASW-NYC represents professional social workers across the five boroughs, primarily working in public and nonprofit organizations, as well as private practice and other service-related settings.
The 2025 NASW-NYC/NYS Policy Series is a dynamic, multi-part program designed to equip New York social workers with critical pol...
Navigating the 2025 Political Climate: Some Resources to Use & Share, Feb 05, 2025
The National Association of Social Workers – New York City (NASW-NYC) and New York State (NASW-NYS)
stand firmly in our commitment to upholding and advocating for human rights, dignity, and social justice
for all individuals and communities. We remain steadfast in partnering with individuals and organizations
that share these values to combat oppression, discrimination, and systemic inequities that threaten human rights.
We encourage NY NASW Members and all NY social workers to join us for the upcoming
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Upholding Social Work Values Amid Trump’s Immigration Orders, Jan 30, 2025
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS – NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER
NASW-NYS/NYC Executive Director Shakira A. Kennedy, PhD, LMSW
NASW-NYC IMMIGRATION and GLOBAL SOCIAL WORK COMMITTEE
Chairs: Dr. Christiana Best-Giacomini, PHD; Linda Levin, LMSW
I. Introducing Our Committee
NASW-NYS, one of the largest chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is committed to professional growth, upholding standards, and advancing social policies that promote equity. The NASW-NYC Immigration and Global Social Work Committe...
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