NASW Ohio Chapter

NASW Ohio Chapter NASW Ohio Chapter works to advance the social work profession in Ohio through advocacy and profession

Happy Birthday to our NASW Ohio BSW Student Representative, Janae Christopher! Janae is an undergraduate student at the ...
11/18/2025

Happy Birthday to our NASW Ohio BSW Student Representative, Janae Christopher! Janae is an undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati with associate degrees in social work and political science from Sinclair Community College. Rooted at the intersection of social and environmental justice, Janae is a passionate advocate for equity, housing, and community empowerment. From her leadership in Dayton’s Neighborhood Leadership Institute to her ongoing efforts supporting unhoused Daytonians, she exemplifies the power of social work in action. Join us in celebrating Janae today!

Happy Birthday to our NASW Ohio Chapter Board President, Stephanie K. Starks, MSW, LISW-S! Stephanie is the CEO of Stark...
11/18/2025

Happy Birthday to our NASW Ohio Chapter Board President, Stephanie K. Starks, MSW, LISW-S! Stephanie is the CEO of Starks Counseling and Consultation Services, LLC in Columbus. She’s spent over 20 years bringing hope and healing to children, adults, and families. A 2022 NASW Ohio Social Worker of the Year and TEDx speaker on trauma, Stephanie’s leadership, compassion, and advocacy continue to inspire social workers across Ohio. Join us in celebrating Stephanie today — thank you for all you do to lead with heart and purpose!

Ohio lawmakers are pushing HB 172, a bill that would repeal Ohio Revised Code 5122.04, a 36-year-old protection that all...
11/17/2025

Ohio lawmakers are pushing HB 172, a bill that would repeal Ohio Revised Code 5122.04, a 36-year-old protection that allows youth ages 14–17 to access up to six mental health sessions or 30 days of care when a parent cannot or will not consent.

This limited exception is rarely used but critically important. It protects youth who
-cannot safely involve a parent,
-have parents who refuse needed care,
-cannot reach their parent for consent, or
-need a short window to process an experience before involving their family.

ORC 5122.04 does not override mandated reporting, prescribe medication, or diminish the essential role of parents. Instead, it provides a safety net for vulnerable young people who would otherwise be left with no access to mental health support.

Tell lawmakers to VOTE NO on HB 172.

-Testimony due Tuesday the 18th by 12pm
-Submit to [email protected]
-Need help writing your testimony? Contact Matthew Tippit at [email protected]

2025 CONFERENCE | DAY 1 We honored our 25+ year members in attendance (photo #1), were challenged to step into leadersh...
11/15/2025

2025 CONFERENCE | DAY 1

We honored our 25+ year members in attendance (photo #1), were challenged to step into leadership by , encouraged one another, connected with old friends, and made new ones!

Congratulations to NASW Ohio Region 8 on hosting their first Internship Fair at Malone University yesterday! More than e...
11/13/2025

Congratulations to NASW Ohio Region 8 on hosting their first Internship Fair at Malone University yesterday! More than eight agencies connected with social work students from Malone and Stark State College for an evening of networking, learning, and opportunity. Students came prepared with resumes, explored internship placements, and learned about the value of NASW membership through a presentation by Region 8 Co-Director, Nicholas Milburn.

Special thanks to Christine Lively, Region 8 Emerging Student Award Winner, and Dr. Carrilyn Long, Region 8 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Region 8 Co-Director, for joining us and inspiring future social workers.

Happy Birthday, Rebecca! Our NASW Ohio 1st Vice President has been a leader with us since 2014—from Student Board Member...
11/12/2025

Happy Birthday, Rebecca! Our NASW Ohio 1st Vice President has been a leader with us since 2014—from Student Board Member to Regional Director to Vice President. Rebecca brings deep commitment to youth, families, and our profession. She holds her BSW and MSW from The University of Akron and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Case Western Reserve University and currently serves as the Clinical Director of six programs at Bellefaire JCB’s Unsheltered, Missing, and Transitional Youth Services Department. We’re grateful for your brilliance, energy, and heart.

Thank you, Community Health & Wellness Partners, for being a GOLD SPONSOR of the NASW Ohio 2025 Annual Conference—your s...
11/11/2025

Thank you, Community Health & Wellness Partners, for being a GOLD SPONSOR of the NASW Ohio 2025 Annual Conference—your support creates space for social workers to thrive!

Join NASW Ohio for a free three-hour license prep course on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Zoom. ...
11/11/2025

Join NASW Ohio for a free three-hour license prep course on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Zoom. The session will cover Ohio licensure requirements, test-taking strategies, and include 15 practice questions. Participants will also receive a resource guide for continued study and preparation.

This live course is open to 50 Ohio test-takers preparing for the bachelor, master, clinical, or advanced generalist exams. A $20 registration deposit is required and will be refunded upon attendance.

Register today to secure your spot: naswoh.org/calendar

Do work that matters with UC’s School of Social Work. Whether you're pursuing a BSW or MSW, you'll gain the skills to ma...
11/10/2025

Do work that matters with UC’s School of Social Work. Whether you're pursuing a BSW or MSW, you'll gain the skills to make a lasting impact in communities.

https://cahs.uc.edu/about/departments-schools/school-of-social-work.html?utm_source=social+media&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=do+work+that+matters&utm_id=NASW_OH

Thank you, University of Cincinnati, School of Social Work, for being a GOLD SPONSOR of the NASW Ohio 2025 Conference—your support provides learning opportunities for social workers at all stages of their careers!

This week is full of opportunities to learn, connect, and care for one another as social workers across Ohio. Whether yo...
11/10/2025

This week is full of opportunities to learn, connect, and care for one another as social workers across Ohio. Whether you’re looking to deepen your advocacy, find internship opportunities, build community, or support your own wellbeing—you’re invited.

There is space for you here.
Swipe for details and join us for whatever meets you where you are.

11/09/2025

When you’re part of NASW, you’re not just a social worker — you’re connected to the heartbeat of our profession. As Region 7 Co-Director Shawnieka Pope shares, being involved keeps you relevant, supported, and grounded in community — especially as we lift up the next generation and stand firmly in our identities and values. If you’re looking for connection, belonging, and a place where your work and your voice matter — this is your community. Join us. We’re stronger together.

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