NASW- Wisconsin Chapter

The Wisconsin Social Workers Political Action Committee (WSWPAC) is proud to share another round of endorsements. Today, we highlight the Wisconsin State
Assembly members, we are supporting your re-election.

In the crucial period ahead, social workers are eager to collaborate with elected leaders to address critical issues that affect human well-being including; mental health services in the public schools and in underserved regions of Wisconsin, health care coverage, support for children and families, gun violence prevention activities, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and s*xual assault, juvenile justice, school financing, civil rights and social work professional issues such as loan forgiveness, reimbursement for services, and strengthening regulation to enhance client protection. Your responses to these issues have demonstrated that you share many of our policy objectives.

To see our full list of endorsed candidates, please visit https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/PAC

Social Work Certification & Licensing Info Session

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

0 Continuing Education Hours

Presented by NASW-Wisconsin Membership and Communications Coordinator Nadir Carlson, MSW, and NASW-WI Member Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW.

Join NASW-WI for a live Zoom presentation about licensing and certification in Wisconsin. There will be a Q&A at the end of this presentation. This is open to NASW-WI members and all social work students!

Register: https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Events

For Members & Social Work Students Only

JUST ANNOUNCED! Learn how to effectively break through barriers when working with justice-involved young people to radicalize their therapeutic relationships and outcomes with presenter Joyce Harduvel, LCSW.

Register before 10/12 at: https://tinyurl.com/bdf6wm23

Attend the NASW-WI’s Annual Conference, November 4, 5, & 6, 2026! The theme is “One Mission: Social Workers for Hope, Healing & Advocacy". This year, Wisconsin's NASW Annual State Conference will take place in Madison at the Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI 53562. Learn more on the NASW-WI website at https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Conference or contact our Operations Manager at [email protected]. Online registration opens July 1st!

The NASW-WI invites your organization to sponsor the 2026 Annual State Conference! As a sponsor of the NASW Annual Conference, you are offered a fantastic opportunity to put your organization in direct contact with a targeted group of consumers, generating greater visibility for your programs, products, and services. Limited space available and priority given to sponsors! Learn more about sponsoring, exhibiting, and advertising at the NASW-WI’s Annual Conference one the NASW-WI website https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Events/2026-Annual-Conference/2026-Sponsorship.

On Nov. 3, voters will decide on a constitutional amendment. A “Yes” vote would ban state and local governments from considering race, s*x, color, ethnicity, or national origin in hiring, education, contracting, and public programs. A “No” vote would allow those considerations. These considerations are used to address documented inequities or expand access to opportunity. Read more about this amendment by swiping through our infographic. Learn more about when and where to vote by visiting myvote.wi.gov/en-us/.

There's nothing quite like being in a room full of people who get it. Early this month, members from the NASW-Illinois Chapter, NASW- Wisconsin Chapter, and NASW-Missouri Chapter came together for a meet & greet at the 2026 NASW National Conference in Washington, DC. Thanks to everyone who joined to share stories, strengthen connections, and recharge for the work ahead. So glad you were there. 💙

Such a great time with NASW-Illinois Chapter and National Association of Social Workers- Missouri social workers!

Happy Father’s Day from the NASW-WI chapter!

A new survey by the Moritz Center for Societal Impact at UT Austin and NASW reveals most U.S. social workers use AI for administrative tasks but demand clearer ethical guidelines, training, and client protections to ensure responsible implementation. While AI helps reduce burnout, professionals urge that its use must preserve human judgment and confidentiality, prompting the NASW to develop supplemental guidance for its Code of Ethics. Read our joint press release on this issue, which includes a link to the full report on the Moritz Center for Societal Impact website: https://tinyurl.com/3e68hwja