NASW-Michigan Annual Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the NASW-Michigan Annual Awards. We are seeking nominations for the five following categories:
- Social Worker of the Year
- Public Citizen of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Stabenow Political Leadership Award
- Lisa Putman Award for Excellence in Child Welfare
Please click the award category above for award criteria and nomination packet.
To download the criteria and nomination packet for all awards, please click here.
The nomination deadline is February 20, 2012. Awards will be presented during the NASW-Michigan Annual Conference on April 19-20, 2012 at the Radisson in Kalamazoo.
December 2011 Newsletter Now Available
Starting with the September 2011 issue, the NASW-Michigan monthly newsletter changed from Connections to The Bridge. With a brand new design, layout, and look - The Bridge will help the Chapter educate, inform, and engage with all members in a whole new way.
Please click on the image below to view the December 2011 issue. You will be asked to sign in.
Important Update Re: Senate Bill 804
NASW-Michigan has received the following information from our lobbyist:
"The bill as introduced inadvertently impacts social workers and the bill had been intended solely to impact limited license psychologists. A new substitute is being drafted [by the MPA] and will be shared once we have a copy."
This is great news! NASW-Michigan will be sure to alert members of any changes/updates as they are available.
Just Launched: NASW-MI Student Center
Attention students! Do you...
- Have a question about licensure requirements?
- Want to know more about how to get involved with NASW?
- Need help building your resume, preparing for interviews, or finding a job?
- Want to know about the benefits of membership or why it is important to join NASW as a student?
If you answered yes to any of these questions,
you need to visit the brand new NASW-Michigan Student Center!
Click here to enter the Student Center.
Current Events / News Headlines
See all news stories by clicking here.
January 23, 2012: ACLU: Michigan Domestic Partners Can't Wait
Story features NASW-Michigan Executive Director Maxine Thome
December 19, 2011: Bully Proofing Michigan Schools
Story features NASW-Michigan Executive Director Maxine Thome
October 31, 2011: Experts: Half of foster kids quit high school
July 21, 2011: What's in a Name? "Social Worker" Credentials Misused
June 1, 2011: Get a Bonus for Helping Find MI Kids in Need of Healthcare
May 31, 2011: Survey: Majority of American’s Don’t Want Changes to Medicaid Program
Story features NASW Member Julie Weckel, Co-Chair of Aging SIG
NASW-Michigan Member Forum
Attention members! Do you...
- have a question regarding your practice?
- need help finding a resource in Michigan?
- have suggestions for newsletter or website content?
- want to share ideas about continuing education topics?
- have general questions regarding your NASW membership or Michigan license?
If yes to any of these, visit the new NASW-Michigan Member Forum today!
The Member Forum is a discussion board, allowing members the chance to engage in dialogue with other members and NASW-Michigan staff around a variety of topics.
Please click here to access the Member Forum. You will be asked to sign in.
Special Interest Groups
Several Special Interest Groups have made it easy to stay up to date with what they are doing! By clicking on the name of a Special Interest Group below, NASW-Michigan members can view minutes, upcoming meeting times and more. You will be asked to sign in to view the materials.
If you are interested in joining any of these special interest groups, please contact Vince Coraci, Director of Member Services & Development, at vcoraci@nasw-michigan.org or at 517-487-1548, ext. 15.
Legislative & Social Policy Committee
The NASW-Michigan Legislative & Social Policy (LSP) Committee recommends Board positions on social and legislative action and develops the Chapter’s legislative advocacy agenda. The Committee educates and engages the membership in the legislative process, administrative actions, and ballot initiatives that affect social workers and their client populations.
Please click here for more information on what the Legislative & Social Policy Committee is doing on behalf of all NASW-Michigan members.
Health Management Systems of America (HMSA)
Health Management Systems of America (HMSA), has been providing quality external EAP services for over thirty years, working with both employers and organized bargaining units. These programs include short-term counseling and referral services.
HMSA is looking to expand their provider network throughout the State of Michigan to refer members for service. If you are interested in becoming an HMSA provider, please log-on to www.hmsanet.com, click on Providers and complete the forms to become a provider.
Public Education Campaign
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Changing Perceptions.
Improving the Profession.
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