Welcome to the Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers website. The Chapter is committed to furthering the professional development of Virginia social workers, and promoting social justice for all Virginia residents. What's New... 2009 Conference Call for Papers 2007-2008 Member Legislative Survey NEW Legislative and Social Justice Issues Podcast of Interview with NASW Executive Director Betsy Clark Listen to an interview with NASW National Executive Director Elizabeth Clark.  Betsy answers questions about the Public Education Campaign; the Social Work Reinvestment Initiative; why there is a place for all social workers in NASW.  Running time is approx. 40 minutes. Click here for the podcast site  Strategic Plan 2007-2009 NASW-VA encourages members to view our strategic plan by going to the Members Only section of our website. NASWVA announces a MEMBERSHIP FORUM.  Please link to the forums, and you will be able to communicate with members throughout the Commonwealth on whatever topic you choose! (must relate to the practice of Social Work!) Link to Forum Visit the MARKETPLACE section of our website to view  CLASSIFIEDS of interest to social work professionals, including CE programs accredited by other organizations, office space to let, items for sale.  If you'd like to advertise something, you can post it on the website at very reasonable rates.  Click here for more information.   LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL WORK?  EMPLOYERS ARE REGULARLY POSTING POSITIONS ON OUR WEBSITE.  CLICK HERE to check our JOB BANK!

Social Work Reinvestment   Initiative: A National and  Chapter Campaign Want to learn more about this  initiative? Click here to view the powerpoint presentation. CALENDAR OF EVENTS NASW-Sponsored*^ Workshops Clinical Supervision Training  June 6 and 7, 2008   Hampton, VA LCSW Prep   June 20, 2008   Roanoke, VA LCSW Prep   September 19, 2008   Hampton, VA Building Resilience: Preventing Compassion Fatigue October 10, 2008 Hampton Roads District, VA LCSW Prep   December 5, 2008   Richmond, VA Other Workshops** Accredited by NASW Virginia Chapter Crisis Intervention: How Family Structure and Family Dynamics Affect Treatment Approaches and Outcomes June 18, 2008 Arlington, VA June 20, 2008 Richmond, VA * Free CE Certificates offered with NASW-Sponsored workshops. **CE Certificates are $5 for members and $10 for non-members, for Other Workshops sponsored by other organizations and accredited by NASW-VA ^In case of cancellation, you will be notified by e-mail, and every effort will be made to place an announcement on the Chapter phone and website VIEW ALL EVENTS  Click here for a link to NASW-NC's web site for more continuing education opportunities that can count towards CE requirements for Virginia licensure. Office Move Update The Virginia Chapter Office has moved!  Our new location is in the Dumbarton Oaks Building at 5511 Staples Mill Rd., Suite 303, Richmond 23228.  Our phone number remains the same: 804-204-1339.