Advocacy For Our Profession
“The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until
it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.
Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics.”
NASW-KS Executive Director testifies on behalf of social workers.
advocacy is critical
The Chapter advocates on issues affecting our profession in Kansas through a variety of efforts:
Participating in a coalitions and committees
Relationship building with staff at government agencies, private organizations, and employer companies
Attending and testifying at the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) and at Kansas legislative committees
Meeting with local and state politicians
Keeping an annual legislative agenda that combines both professional issues, those of our clients and touches on broader social justice issues.
NASW-KS members surrounded Governor Laura Kelly as she signs a historic social work licensing bill in Topeka.
On your behalf
With your support, NASW-Kansas Chapter advocates for social workers at the state licensing board to balance the public’s interest with our professional needs as social workers. The NASW-Kansas Chapter advocates on your behalf by voicing the concerns of social workers during state discussions of compensation, reasonable caseloads, and more.
Become a Member
By joining NASW-KS and participating in legislative action, you advocate for not only your behalf, but for the health of your profession, your clients and your communities.
Legislative Advocacy at the State Capital
Each year, Kansas Chapter reviews our priorities, broader professional and social issues throughout the state and help set our agenda for the year. Our Executive Director and Board of Directors works closely with legislators, their staff, coalitions and our members to lend thought leadership, drive smart policy and strengthen our communities through legislative work.