Professional Social Worker Identification--IT'S THE LAW!

Read the full text of HB 35 here.

As of July 1, 2008, a person can no longer legally use the professional title of “social worker” unless that person has obtained a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in social work from a CSWE accredited school of social work.

Governor Crist signed HB 35 on June 11th, meaning that Professional Social Worker Identification (PSWI) has finally become a reality in the state of Florida following four years of hard work and advocacy from our members, volunteers, and staff. Thank you to everyone for your calls, e-mails, and messages to the governor’s office asking him to sign the bill—it really did make all the difference.

Please feel free to contact the Chapter office if you have any questions regarding implementation of the new law. Congratulations to all Florida social workers!

Click here for information on contacting your elected officials to thank them for their support

20% Program Launched

Starting July 1, 2008, NASW-FL is starting a new discount program for members. NASW members will receive a 20% discount on all products (homestudy courses, tote bags, t-shirts, books), events (workshops, annual Social Work Conference), and services (advertising). This program will be in effect at the Chapter and unit level, but will not be applicable to national NASW. To take advantage of the new discount program, you must have your membership number available.

New Membership Certificates Available

Brand new membership certificates are now available to NASW-FL members. The certificates will reflect your name and renewal date, and have a personalized seal that details how long you’ve been a member of the association. Certificates will be sutomatically mailed to new members, but you can request a new certificate at any time by sending your name (as you would like it printed) and membership number to naswfl@naswfl.org with the subject “certificate request,” or by calling 1-800-352-6279.