The National Association of Social Workers -
Maryland Chapter
Guided by the Code of Ethics, NASW-MD through advocacy, education, engagement, and collaboration will: Support social workers and their professional development, advance social justice, promote the social work profession, and advocate for professional social work standards.
NASW-MD Continuing Education
2025 Virtual Social Work Month Conference - NOW OPEN!
Thursday and Friday, March 20 & 21, 2025 (Virtual)
2025 Continuing Education Stand Alone Event Registration - NOW OPEN!
Our 2025 continuing education calendar is now online. Register today for workshops in January - June. New workshops for Spring 2025 are posted every few days. The complete calendar with conferences will be posted by early February. Register Now!
NASW-MD Student Advocacy Day
Thursday, February 27, 2025 (Virtual)
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You are invited to join over 400 social work students from across the state to learn about the legislative process, receive an update on current bills concerning various social issues, attend (live virtual) legislative hearings, and network with students across the state. Advocacy is an important component of professional social work practice. The goal of this event is to build the capacity of social work students to understand the legislative process and identify strategies to influence social policies and programs. The program agenda will include a keynote presentation, remarks from legislators, report on bills being introduced, workshops on providing testimony the legislative process, how to analyze a bill, legislative advocacy, Social Work Careers in Legislative Advocacy, and other topics.
Exciting Announcement: NASW-MD is now on the CE Institute!
The CE Institute is your go-to resource for on-demand professional development. It features a wide range of titles produced by NASW Chapters and the National Office, all accessible with your NASW member login. This means you can easily track your training history and enjoy the convenience of both free and discounted CEs! Check out our webinars today:
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Save the Date: 2025 Conference and Events
Ocean City Conference
Wednesday-Friday May 7-9, 2025 (In-Person)
Interested in presenting at this conference? Apply today
Clinical/Macro Conference
Thursday and Friday, September 25-26, 2025 (In-Person)
Interested in presenting at this conference? Apply today
Your input is vital as we plan for our upcoming conference in 2025. We value your expertise and perspectives in determining the best time and location for this event. Your participation in our survey will allow us to tailor the conference to meet your needs and preferences. By taking a few moments to share your thoughts, you will directly contribute to shaping an enriching and impactful experience for all our members. Your voice matters, so please take the survey and join us in creating a conference that reflects the diversity and excellence of our NASW Maryland community.
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News
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International Federation of Social Workers Publications
The Maryland Social Worker - NASW-MD Chapter's Newspaper