National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT)

09/10/2026

Welcome back, CT Schools of Social Work! Special thanks to the UCONN School of Social Work for inviting NASW-CT Executive Director, Dawn Brown, to be the Keynote Speaker at their Convocation. NASW-CT wishes everyone a wonderful semester!

09/09/2026

Join us for an in-person workshop on Thursday, October 8th! Many thanks to our host and sponsor The Connecticut Women's Consortium. Registration link below.

09/08/2026

Back to School Season: Online Harm Prevention

This back-to-school season, NASW continues to develop and promote resources that support the prevention of online harms. These include cyberbullying, online exploitation, social media addiction, exposure to harmful content, digital peer pressure, and emerging concerns related to and artificial intelligence.

NASW has developed resources to support social workers in recognizing risks, engaging families in prevention efforts, and promoting online safety. See below.

• Live Webinar What Social Workers Need to Know: Preventing Online Harms to Children and Youth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQlWROy_CTg&t=2563s
• Resources Back to School with NASW: 2026-2027 School Year https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Back-to-School-with-NASW-2026-2027-School-Year
• Tips and Tools Child Abuse Prevention Month: Online Safety and Exploitation Prevention Resources https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Tips-and-Tools-for-Social-Workers/Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month-Online-Safety-and-Exploitation-Prevention-Resources
• Back to School Flyers in partnership with the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) are available for use.

09/04/2026

Join us for Community Hour on Tuesday, September 8th from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM via Zoom.

08/25/2026

Join us for these NASW-CT September workshops

08/25/2026

Congratulations State Representative Kai Belton!! A very well deserved acknowledgement and honor. We thank you for exemplifying the essential role of Social Workers at all levels of practice and your impact on the individuals, families and communities in Connecticut!

I am deeply humbled and grateful to be nominated by Mental Health Connecticut for Mental Health America’s 2026 Legislative Champion Award.

This recognition means so much to me because mental health advocacy has never simply been a legislative issue, it has been part of my life’s work.

Long before I entered the legislature, I was a social worker working alongside individuals, families, and communities navigating trauma, mental health challenges, domestic violence, and systems that too often make it difficult for people to get the help they need.

Today, I have the privilege of bringing those experiences and those voices with me into the State Capitol.

I believe mental health care should be accessible, equitable, compassionate, and treated as an essential part of health care. Whether we are expanding access to treatment, addressing substance use disorders, supporting our behavioral health workforce, or breaking down the stigma that still keeps too many people from seeking help, there is so much more work to do.

Thank you to Mental Health Connecticut for this nomination and for your continued advocacy across our state. And thank you to the advocates, providers, families, and individuals who share their stories with us and push us to create better policy.

I am honored by this recognition, and even more committed to the work ahead. 💚

Mental health is health. And everyone deserves access to the care, dignity, and support they need to thrive.

08/18/2026

🚨 URGENT: Social workers in Guam and the Mariana Islands are currently without clean water, electricity, and essential supplies after Typhoon Bavi. Even as they face serious hardship themselves, many social workers are continuing to support their communities.

The NASW Foundation has activated our Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund to provide them with urgent emergency relief, but we need your help to meet the need. Every gift makes a direct difference.

👉 Donate now: https://tinyurl.com/s4p87ahh

08/14/2026

As Students Head Back to School, NASW Live Focused on Preventing Online Harms

As students head back to school, revisit NASW Live’s conversation on protecting young people in an increasingly digital world. Experts shared research, resources and practical strategies to help social workers support youth and families and promote safer online environments.

Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/DQlWROy_CTg?si=vUmWt1WJmizYW9g4

As children and youth head back to school this fall, join NASW for ...

08/13/2026

Volunteers Wanted for Planning Virtual Macro Symposium!

08/11/2026

Don't forget to vote!

It's Primary Election Day in Connecticut! But only registered voters enrolled in a party holding a primary in their town can cast a ballot. Check your status here: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/lookup.aspx If you're eligible, head to your local polling place and make your voice heard. Polls are open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Your community, your choice, your vote! Not sure of your polling place? Find it here: https://ow.ly/Z8Q450WKSYa