Thank you for your membership with NASW. Take a look at our upcoming Chapter events for June 2025, policy and practice updates, brand changes and more.

Jeremy Arp, MSW, ACSW

Executive Director, NASW-WA

(he/him)

Introducing the New NASW Brand

Beginning in June, NASW is updating our association's branding. This includes updates to association websites, logos, materials and more. Chapter brand guidelines will be released next week; NASW Chapters are working to update our materials in advance of July. To learn more about NASW's rebranding efforts and to preview the new look, click here.

Chapter Elections for FY 2026

The NASW-WA Chapter is pleased to announce the FY 2026 Election Slate. The Chapter Nomination and Leadership Identification Committee (NLIC) certified the slate below. Click here to learn more about each candidate.

Voting is open June 5, 2025, through June 30, 2025. 

Please click here to vote! The Chapter will announce the election results after June 30, 2025!

2nd VP for Budget and Finance

Allison Weide, MSW

Eastern WA Regional Representative

David Guyer, DSW, MSW

Roxanne Camparone, MSW

Justin Hawkes, MSW

Cara Hernandez, MSW, LICSW

Western WA Regional Representative

Christina N. Clayton, MSW

Nichelle Curtis-McQueen, MSW

MSW Student Representative

Michelle Bowlden

Leah Livingston

Libby Hollan

BSW Student Representative

No Candidate Identified

Vote before June 30, 2025!

Legislative Updates

State Updates

The Chapter's Legislative Action Committee (LAC) continues to meet monthly in preparation for future advocacy work. Prior to the 2026 legislative session in Washington, the LAC will host listening sessions in the fall to hear from our members about issues facing the profession across the state. Save the dates will be sent out this summer! The LAC will continue to update our Voter Voice website with any rules, notices and action alerts as well.

National Updates

New Policy and Stronger Together Websites

NASW worked to update policy resources for membership. The first change focused on updating the Policy Blueprint, outlining our public policy priorities for the 119th Congress, including advancing the social work profession, investing in children and families, and protecting Medicaid. The webpage and Blueprint can be accessed at the links below. 

Policy Issues

Blueprint of Public Policy Priorities for the 119th Congress

NASW's new Stronger Together website is up and running. This site is devoted to raising awareness about the actions the Trump Administration has taken against the federal agencies that promote the health and well-being of millions of Americans, and to helping our members mobilize to take action against these efforts. 

Stronger Together Resource and Action Center

ZOOM FORMAT: An Hour with Private Practice: Questions & Answers

NASW Members Only...FREE

When: Third Friday of the Month 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET

An Hour with Private Practice (HOPP): Questions & Answers is a free members-only question-and-answer session that provides members with important clinical social work updates affecting the delivery of mental health services in a private solo or group practice. Join us in 2025 to take part in the discussion, ask questions, and comment on private practice topics.

Hour with Private Practice

The next HOPP will be announced soon here.

For Information Purposes Only.

No CEs will be issued.

The Crucial Role Medicaid and Social Workers Play in Providing Access to Substance Use Treatment

Medicaid has played a significant role in access to substance use and mental health treatment. Potential cuts in funding could make it harder to get necessary care. Let’s keep raising awareness about the impact this may have on the workforce and the communities we serve. (Read more)

Quality Payment Program (QPP) Guidance for Clinical Social Workers in 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released updates to the Quality Payment Program, which can be found in the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule. This document provides updates specific to clinical social workers who are eligible to participate in the Quality Payment Program. (Read more)

Summary of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

In late 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). This 1,348-page rule updates policies and payments for clinical social workers (CSWs) and other Medicare providers; these changes, in turn, affect health coverage for beneficiaries. Changes related to payments and other Medicare Part B policies addressed in the PFS take effect on or after January 1, 2025. (Read more)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Working with Children, Youth and Families

NASW partnered with the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the harms associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). NASW co-presented at the APHA Annual Meeting and showcased the vital contributions of social workers in preventing ACEs and implementing early interventions. (Read more)

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Congratulations, BSW, MSW, DSW, and PhD in Social Work graduates! Welcome to your new social work career! Remember that NASW is here to help you throughout your entire career.

If you know a student or recent graduate who is not a member, encourage them to join NASW today -- student members receive discounts on the cost of membership! Join Today!.

Happy Pride Month

Did you know Pride Month began as a revolt? Black and Brown trans and queer people led the charge, risking everything for freedom and dignity. That legacy matters, especially now. 2SLGBTQIA+ people are facing violence and erasure.

Affirming care saves lives. Social workers are called to act with integrity, not silence. Justice, not assimilation. You belong.

Navigating Policy Changes Related to Schools and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The beginning of the Trump Administration started with executive orders that impact school social workers, students, and other school personnel. Included in the executive orders were policies related to immigration and deportation. The administration also cancelled a policy that previously limited immigration enforcement in schools. Discussions regarding the education system’s interactions with ICE are not new and were a part of educational conversations with the release of Project 2025. In addition, education personnel have long been a source of support to students impacted by ICE raids that occur outside of schools as well. However, the administration’s choice to change the policy on enforcement in schools brings the conversation back to the forefront of the educational community. (Read more)

Call for Presenters

Are you interested in presenting a workshop for NASW-WA? We have an open call for presenters for our ongoing continuing education series held throughout the year (live, virtual, or recorded).

Click here for more information about what we're looking for!

Chapter Classifieds

NASW-WA offers a space on our website for text-only classified ads. Click here for details.

Stay up to date on the newest NASW-WA Continuing Education courses!

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