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NASW Launches Loan Forgiveness Web Page for Members NASW chapters and national lobbied for and saw passage of a variety of loan forgiveness provisions in the past couple of years.  These efforts were part of ongoing work to improve working conditions, salaries, and other benefits for members of the profession and to ensure that consumers have access to qualified social work professionals. NASW has compiled information on loan forgiveness at the state and national levels and created a Web site providing the most up-to-date information.	Post ideas, shape opinions,and discuss social work topics from A to Z with colleagues _______________ The NASW SHIFT Project for Suicide Prevention with Adolescent Girls
We can all play a part in preventing child abuse by strengthening families and communities. Learn about information and resources available from Child Welfare Information Gateway to help child welfare professionals and others prevent child abuse and neglect. View the video: CLICK HERE	Managed Care Directory of Resources for Clinical Social Workers in Private Practice Resources  _______________
NASW Members    Make Sure Those in Need Can Find You! Register your practice or organization in the   National Social Worker Finder online search  tool for just $25 annually ___________________________________________ FindYouthInfo.gov Launch Announcement: Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs Develops New Web Site Dedicated to Strengthening Youth Programs   The Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs is pleased to announce the launch of FindYouthInfo.gov, a collaborative effort   FindYouthInfo.gov offers customized strategies and practical resources designed to help communities:	Mental Health Parity Follow Up - Q/A Summary of the Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 ______________    Calling all Women to Go Run 2009! White House Project has training sessions available for women.  To see if there is a session near you, visit their Web site and apply today. Registration is $150 but there are scholarships available.  The United States is ranked low among nations for women in elected office, which means their voices are not at the “table” making important policy decisions.
Public Education Campaign:                      Changing the Perceptions,  Improving the Profession  Click here for more information   and to make a donation.
Do you know about the Gift of  Members Mentoring Members? ______________________________ You are the Power of Social Work in Indiana  Click here to join!  Welcome to the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers is the largest membership association of professional social workers in the world, with more than 150,000 members in the United States and overseas. ___________________________________________ Moving? Changing Jobs?  Log on to the NASW Member Center to update your email, home and work addresses; phone numbers; and mail preferences, and to change your NASW username and password. Or, call 800.742.4089 or 202.408.8600 ext. 499 __________________________________ CHECK THIS OUT! - On Any Given Day Social Workers Help VIDEO	Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill. Join NASW's Legislative Advocacy Listserv. You'll receive timely updates and action alerts instructing on what you can do. _______________  Updated  NASW Store Great Gift Ideas _______________ Blog about a variety of topics. All feedback is welcome!

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