This message was sent to ##Email## January 16, 2020     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES NASW Supports Eviction Crisis Act NASW fully supports the Eviction Crisis Act, bipartisan legislation introduced in December in the Senate that would create tools to help end the nation’s eviction epidemic. Developed and championed by the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign, the legislation would include an Emergency Assistance Fund to “test, evaluate, and expand proven interventions to help low-income households facing housing instability due to an unexpected economic shock.” NASW CEO Angelo McClain says the legislation will help state and local governments to develop innovative programs that will lead to housing stability for low-income families. Affordable Care Act Again in Jeopardy Due to Legal Challenge In December the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down a central provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ruling that the ACA’s individual mandate, which requires individuals to have health insurance coverage, is unconstitutional. In doing so, the court ignores the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court in 2012 which upheld the individual mandate. Instead, the Fifth Circuit sent the case back to a federal district judge in Texas to re-examine whether the ACA can continue without the key provision of the individual mandate. This judge in 2018 deemed the entire ACA unconstitutional. The Fifth Circuit has asked the lower court to provide a more in-depth analysis of its 2018 decision (described in this NASW Practice Alert). NASW will continue to closely follow developments in any challenges to the ACA and work in coalition with partner organizations to advocate for health insurance coverage and health care access for social workers and consumers.    RECOMMENDED CONTINUING EDUCATION Social Determinants of Health: Evidence and Strategies for Treating Poverty January 30, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET | Register Now Presented in conjunction with the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) Social factors play a profound role in an individual’s physical, emotional, and financial health. Poverty is among those conditions caused by a person’s particular social determinants, and the treatment as an environmental medical condition requires intervention based on science and access to viable, reliable support systems, as well as ensuring that individuals have a clear understanding of what recovery looks like in their lives. Case managers are the connectors for clients whose health depends on ensuring these essential environmental needs are met. In this webinar, the speaker will share evidence-based strategies for improving outcomes for those who suffer from poverty.    AROUND THE PROFESSION Federal Geriatrics Workforce Training Grantees Include Social Workers The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded grants for both the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the Geriatrics Academic Career Awards (GACA) program. Both grants enhance the capacity of the health care workforce to serve older adults. Five GWEP grants are led by social workers. Two social workers are among the GACA grantees. Find information on all HRSA workforce grants.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by The University of Utah A Decade in Retrospect at the University of Utah College of Social Work Kids of the Cocaine Epidemic: Coming to a More Complete and Complex Understanding Disproportionate Minority Contact: It's Tricky Life Stigmatized: Does Internalized Stigma Affect Minority Groups Over Time? Dr. Robin Arnold-Williams: Fulfilling a Dream   SSA Implements Campaign to Educate About Social Security Phone Scams The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a campaign to educate people to recognize Social Security phone scams and protect themselves from financial losses. Learn what to look out for and how to respond. Find out steps SSA is taking to thwart scammers. Read SSA’s latest warning about a new twist to Social Security phone scams. www.jimcolemanstore.com/sw “Social Workers: Generations Strong” Social Work Month 2020 Gain momentum now for the 2020 Social Work Month celebrations and public education. This year’s “Social Workers: Generations Strong” campaign honors the heroic contributions of social workers across generations. BROWSE Social Work Month merchandise now. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. To ensure that MemberLink arrives safely in your inbox, add nasw@multibriefs.com (the sending email address) to your email program's safe sender list. If MemberLink is being sent to your work email address, ask your organization's Information Technology department to whitelist nasw@multibriefs.com. Learn how to add nasw@multibriefs.com to your safe sender list so MemberLink emails get to your inbox. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2019! MORE    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Peers Encroaching on Social Work Profession? ASWB Test Travel Avoidance/Fear Resources The MyNASW online community is open to NASW members only and is free to join. Ask your colleagues questions, find mentors, exchange useful resources, and rally around your passion — social work. .  SPONSORED VIDEO MSW Online Program at WKU Promoted by Western Kentucky University The Western Kentucky University MSW program offers a unique concentration: advanced direct practice in rural settings and can be completed in person in Bowling Green, Kentucky as well as an online format. Both Advanced Standing and Traditional options are available in a full time or part time format. Apply Today!    NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY Quickly search by key words to find evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines, and more at the NASW Research Library. Filter your results by type of source (academic journals, books, conference materials, reports, etc.), name of publication, publisher, university, language, and more. Use your NASW username and password to log in to the library. Keyword Search: “self-care” Document: Self-care and the social worker: Taking our place in the code Authors: Willis, Nicole Gail; Molina, Veronica Source: Social Work. January 2019, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p83-86. Document: Examining self-care among individuals employed in social work capacities Authors: Miller, J. Jay; Lianekhammy, Joann; Grise-Owens, Erlene Source: Advances in Social Work. January 2019, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p1250-1266. Document: Perceptions of self-care among MSW students: Implications for social work education Authors: Diebold, Josal; Kim, Wooksoo; Elze, Diane Source: Journal of Social Work Education. December 2018, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p657-667. Document: Being intentional about self-care for social workers Author: Bent-Goodley, Tricia B. Source: Social Work. January 2018, Vol. 63 Issue 1, p5-6. Access Documents: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Earn Your MSW With UNE Online! Elevate your career with the University of New England by earning your Master of Social Work with our 100% online, CSWE-accredited MSW program! Learn more.    ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS March Social Work Month March is Social Work Month. This year’s theme, "Social Workers: Generations Strong," honors the many generations of social workers championing social justice, social welfare, and individual well-being. Access the 2020 Social Work Month toolkit for ideas on ways to honor and educate about our profession. Celebrate the month with specialty merchandise proudly displaying the 2020 theme. March 18 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Are You Ready for An Audit? Tips to Prepare Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT    NASW NATIONAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPENS SOON 2020 NASW National Conference June 14-17, 2020, Washington, DC oin more than 2,000 social workers, like-minded professionals, and social work thought leaders for four days of professional development, continuing education, networking, and thought-provoking conversations. Discuss the most pressing issues facing the social work profession in all fields of practice. Learn more at socialworkers.org/2020conference.    GRAND CHALLENGES FOR SOCIAL WORK Six Tools to Help Social Workers Respond to the Grand Challenges The Grand Challenges for Social Work, led by the American Academy of Social Work & Social Welfare (AASWSW), is a groundbreaking initiative to champion social progress powered by science. NASW’s CEO, Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, is proud to serve on the Grand Challenges Leadership Board, and to ensure NASW provides social workers with tools and resources to respond to the Grand Challenges for Social Work. NASW is a powerhouse of social work innovation, advocacy, and progress—and your membership makes this possible. Thank you! Grand Challenges Resources 1. Legislative Alerts – Quickly search and take action on legislation affecting social workers and the populations we serve, such as legislation to protect immigrant children, enhance social worker safety, end gun violence, expand Medicare beneficiaries’ access to mental health services, and increase the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social workers. 2. Voter Participation – Recognize and overcome voting barriers for low-income people, ethnic minorities, senior citizens, current and formerly incarcerated men and women, and college students. 3. Child Migrant Protection Toolkit – Find resources to advocate for and help immigrant families. 4. Social Justice Briefs – Get an overview of topics, such as cash bail, gun violence, and racial profiling, along with research and recommendations. 5. Social Work Online CE Institute – Update your knowledge and skills. Put research to practice. Recommended Webinar Special Grand Challenges Webinar – Making Research Useful to Policy Makers 6. NASW Press – Gain new insights and improve your practice. Recommended Book Grand Challenges for Society: Evidence-Based Social Work Practice Find more tools and resources at www.socialworkers.org. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington is nationally ranked in the top 14% of social work programs. With internationally renowned faculty members conducting research and clinical practice, we prepare our students to be leaders addressing the challenges of a 21st century world. Celebrating 50 years and with a strong reputation, our more than 10,000 alumni are leaders in government, military, community and private organizations around the world helping to create a just society. Read more University of North Carolina Wilmington Students in undergraduate, graduate, advanced standing, certificate and credentialing programs practice skills that advance the empowerment and well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities as they explore policies and programs to ensure social welfare and quality practice. Read more    GROUP DISCOUNTS Your NASW membership helps us negotiate better pricing with our partners on products and services that help you save time and money and increase your satisfaction in your professional and personal lives. Visit the Member Discounts page to learn about the NASW Visa® Rewards credit card, Taxbot Business Expense Tracker, Savi Student Loan Tool/Student Debt Help, Office Depot/OfficeMax discounts, Lenovo technology and computer savings, Ticket Monster entertainment discounts, and other ways to save. STUDENT DEBT HELP Savi Student Loan Tool NASW’s partnership with Savi, an innovative student loan technology company, helps our members tackle student debt. Through our partnership, you have free access to Savi's Student Loan Tool, which helps you analyze repayment and forgiveness programs to determine the best solution for you, and helps you enroll in appropriate programs that could lower your monthly payments. If you elect to sign up for Savi’s “Essential” premium service, which includes application monitoring, auto-enrollment paperwork, and unlimited access to 1-1 support with Savi student loan experts, you will receive a 70% discount on that service as an NASW member. Start your free Savi account to see how your current student loans compare to other repayment options. Access additional resources to help you understand and manage your student loans.    SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS What Would It Take to End Homelessness? The New York Times Dr. Margot Kushel is having the moment she never wanted to have. Kushel is an internist at the University of California, San Francisco. She started specializing in low-income populations shortly after graduating from the Yale School of Medicine, and has spent two decades researching the underlying causes and consequences of homelessness in relative anonymity.  READ MORE Report: In Philadelphia, Gun Violence, Poverty and Opioids Are Killing Residents Before Their Time The Philadelphia Inquirer Smoking and consumption of sugary beverages fell to new lows in Philadelphia in 2018, cancer death rates continued to inch downward and teen health indicators improved. That’s the good news. But the latest annual "Health of the City" report also shows heart disease and cancer remain the leading causes of death, with blacks and Hispanics disproportionately affected — a disparity that directly correlates with poverty.  READ MORE New Data: Legal Immigration Has Declined Under Trump Forbes New data from the Department of Homeland Security show legal immigration declined by almost 87,000, by more than 7%, between fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2018. “Excluding refugees means 122,412 fewer legal immigrants became lawful permanent residents in fiscal year 2018 than in fiscal year 2016, a decline of 11.5%,” according to a National Foundation for American Policy analysis.  READ MORE NASW MemberLink Connect with NASW Recent Issues | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  To subscribe, contact NASW Member Services at 800.742.4089 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm ET or email membership@socialworkers.org. 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