The State of CT has initiated a new program, to attract increased enrollment in MSW programs and nursing schools. The CT Health Horizons program will utilize $35 million to expand opportunities for students, with an emphasis on equity, to attain their MSW or nursing degree. NASW/CT applauds the Lamont administration for starting program. We also […]

The CT Chapter is pleased to announce that the 2022 Legislative Session was the most impactful session in memory for social work practice. To read the list of accomplishments, click on the headline above.

The report compared the fees in all states and the District of Columbia based on the annualized costs for licensure. The report also notes that Connecticut is only one of six states to renew licenses annually, with forty states being biennial and four states triennial. The report is an eye opener as to how much […]

As the Legislative Session starts on February 9th NASW/CT has issued 17 recommendations related to Children’s Mental Health and Workplace Issues. The Legislature is expected to make a major push to address the crisis in children’s mental health. NASW/CT’s recommendations are being widely distributed to state policy makers. To read the 17 recommendations click on […]

The paper includes 12 recommendations to address the current tsunami in mental health needs and the long-term effects of the pandemic on Connecticut’s children and families. This paper is being widely distributed to legislative leaders, executive branch offices and advocates. To read the statement and recommendations listed at the end click here. To read just […]

NASW/CT submitted testimony on November 10th in opposition to Hartford Healthcare’s closing of the maternity ward at Windham Hospital. A hearing was held by the CT Office of Healthcare Strategies to determine if Hartford Healthcare can continue its elimination of in-patient obstetrics  services. There was significant turnout at the hearing in opposition to the closure. […]

NASW/CT has issued a Report on the findings from local police departments on their interests in utilization of social workers for police calls. A Summary Report of Municipal Responses to Section 18 of Public Act 20-1: An Act Concerning Police Accountability reviews 42 police departments reports on utilization of social workers, spells out the key […]

Comments on the Connecticut State Department of Education Plan for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund May 21, 2021 On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut Chapter, representing over 2,400 members, and the Connecticut Alliance of School Social Workers, we submit these comments on the American Rescue […]

Click on the headline to read the letter. April 26, 2021 Senator Martin LooneySenator Bob DuffSenator Kevin KellySenator Paul FormicaSenator Matt LesserSenator Tony Hwang Dear Senators, On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,400 members I write to urge you to expedite passage of S.B. 1022: AAC Telehealth. S.B. […]

NASW/CT has submitted testimony to the Governor’s Nursing Home and Assisted Living Oversight Work Group calling for a dramatic reduction in the nursing home beds to social worker ratio in nursing homes. Currently, nursing homes can have 1 social worker for 120 beds. The Oversight Group was formed in response to the tragedy of Covid-19 […]