The NASW-NYC/NYS C.A.R.E.S. (Collaboration, Advocacy, Resources, Engagement & Support) initiative is a cornerstone program of the soon-to-be unified NASW-New York Chapter, designed to actively engage our membership and social workers across New York State. This initiative creates community engagement opportunities, events and/or series throughout the chapter program year that foster connections among social workers and provide essential resources, support, and advocacy tools, all while reinforcing the core values of the social work profession.

 

The NASW-NYC/NYS C.A.R.E.S. initiative works closely with the NASW-NYC/NYS Policy Team as well as, when necessary, the NASW-NYC/NYS Professional Development Coordinator to create C.A.R.E.S. programming that incorporates CE opportunities. At the heart of the NASW-NYC/NYS C.A.R.E.S. initiative is our aim to collaborate with the chapter's diverse committees and special interest groups and our regional chapter divisions.

 

Additionally, we take great pride in our work with social work students and seek to continue cultivating meaningful partnerships with prominent New York social work organizations and agencies. Together, these efforts aim to strengthen the social work community and provide ongoing support and connection for social work professionals.

 

Some consistent NASW NYC/NYC C.A.R.E.S. programming:

• The NASW-NYC/NYS Senior Series (held biannually)
• The NASW-NYC/NYS Virtual Social Work Job Fairs (held biannually)
• The NASW-NYC/NYS Social Work Month Series (held every March)
• The NASW-NYC/NYS Immigration Series
• The NASW-NYC/NYS  Student Series (TBA) 

Other elements of the C.A.R.E.S. initiative include:

• The Bi-Annual CURRENTS newsletter (est. 1956) releases, inviting NY social workers to contribute, place ads, or share local community initiatives
• The Annual Social Work Awards, where NY social workers are honored for their work in the profession

  

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 Many of the programs offered through the NASW-NYC CARES initiative are provided without asking for compensation.

To help fund and support our continued efforts, please consider donating to the Chapter.