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Iowa NASW is a chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest professional association of social workers, with over 150,000 members worldwide. NASW has led the way in setting standards for professional practice since the establishment of the Code of Ethics in 1955. NASW works with members and for members to create opportunities within the profession and with those we serve. Iowa Chapter members have opportunities for continuing education events, involvement in advocacy and social justice, and access to network with social workers across the state.
WHAT’S NEW WITH THE IOWA CHAPTER
RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD CLARIFICATION
Read more information regarding the intent of the Responsible Fatherhood Policy Statement.
Responsible Fatherhood Statement
Responsible Fatherhood Clarification
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2007- 2008 NASW, IOWA CHAPTER FISCAL AUDIT
The NASW, Iowa Chapter 2007 - 2008 fiscal audit has been completed and is available for review but NASW, Iowa Chapter members who are currently in good standing. To obtain a copy of the audit please contact Kelli Soyer, Executive Director @ 515 277-1117
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NASW BRANCH EVENTS
Northeast Branch
June 11, 2009, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
CEU Event
Lone Star Steak House & Saloon, 4045 Hammond Ave, IA
(Private Back Room)
Northeast Branch
July 30, 2009, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CEU Event
NIACC, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA (Pappajohn Center Room 117)
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NASW-IOWA CHAPTER IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2008-2009
RUTH FIZDALE PROGRAM GRANT
Presented by the National Association of Social Workers Foundation
The National Association of Social Workers Foundation is pleased to announce the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Iowa Chapter as the recipient of the 2008-2009 Ruth Fizdale Program Grant. The Ruth Fizdale Program Grant underwrites research projects that link practice and policy issues with relevant social issues, with the goal of facilitating effective service delivery. The program provides opportunities for NASW chapters to conduct pilot research projects targeted to specific emerging issues.
According to Kelli Soyer, MSW, executive director of the NASW Iowa Chapter: “By researching the social work profession and providing answers to how we can bring more social workers to the profession, we will be better able to meet the needs of everyone in Iowa who needs the services of a social worker.”
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NASW, IOWA CHAPTER, SPONSORED AT-HOME LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of obtaining your continuing education hours at home. NASW has developed two opportunities for social workers to learn more about aging issues and earn CEUs. In collaboration with funding from the Institute for Geriatric Social Work, the following learning opportunities were created:
AT-HOME CD
Earn 1.25 hours of Continuing Education
“Advancing Chronic Illness and End of Life Care”
with
Mercedes Bern-Klug, PhD, MSW, MA
Susan Murty, ACSW, MSW, PhD
At -Home CD Registration form
AT-HOME CD
Earn 3.0 hours of Continuing Education
"Ethical Responsibility in Your Workplace"
with
Bruce Buchanan, ACSW, LISW, BCD
At-Home CD Registration
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UPCOMING NASW, IOWA CHAPTER MEETING BOARD MEETINGS
-June 19th, 2009-
All board meetings are held at the Plymouth Congregational Church located at
4126 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines
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