NASW-CA March 2011 Newsletter

National Association of Social Workers

CALIFORNIANEWSwww.naswca.org March 2011 • Volume 37, Number 6

Celebrate Social Work Month

The Social Work Month 2011 theme promotes the role of social worker as positive change

agent. There are 640,000 professional social workers in the United States who have dedicated their careers to either helping people transform their lives, or improving environments that make such progress possible.

General Talking Points• Social workers champion access,

equality and fairness.• Social workers improve the fabric of

society by being advocates for people who need help addressing serious life challenges and exploring their options.

• The social work profession was estab-lished more than 100 years ago to provide as many people as possible with the tools and support they need to overcome adversity (poverty, ill-ness, addiction, abuse, discrimination, etc.) and reach their full potential.

• The social work profession also works to change systems and customs that limit the ability of vulnerable individ-uals and groups to lead fulfilling and

productive lives.• The nation’s schools of social work

promote social work education as a way for socially conscious people to make a significant difference in the world through service and leadership.

• Every day, social workers witness the best and worst of human nature. A social worker’s success is often defined by the opportunities people enjoy thanks to their intervention.

• Social workers believe they have a responsibility to effect positive change for the future.

Logo ExplanationThe Social Work

Month 2011 logo c o m m u n i c a t e s options and change. The circles represent movement toward the future. It often takes a variety of people and resources to create positive life change. Social workers “think outside the box” and help others view problems from all sides to overcome adversity.

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President’s Message ............................. 2Executive Director’s Message ................ 3Volunteer Leader Spotlight ..................... 4

Legal Issue of the Month ....................... 4Urgent BBS Announcement ................... 7Licensure Classes ................................. 8Political Action .................................... 10

Chapter Election Slate ......................... 12Social Work Awards ............................ 13Around the State ................................ 15Regions/Unit Activities....................21-22

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Social Work Online Toolkit Available

NASW has created an online toolkit that is designed to help social workers across the

country choose an activity that increases public awareness of the social work profession. Each section of this toolkit is dedicated to one of ten core action areas, and includes links to resources and examples to help you plan and implement your chosen activity.

This online toolkit includes the fol-lowing suggestions and web resources for implementing these suggestions: • Get Interviewed: Consider introduc-

ing yourself to the people who write about or report on the issues you care about in your town. Post insightful comments on their blogs, e-mail them good resources or follow them on Twitter.

2011 Social Work Month Merchandise Available! NASW has opened a brand new NASW Store on Café Press to bring social workers a larger selection of social work-themed merchandise. Check out the new product selections at www.cafepress.com/NASWStore.

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I n honor of social work month, the hard work and dedication of each and every one of you as professional social workers, I would like to say THANK YOU for being advocates, practitioners, leaders, scholars and problem solvers in actions

that support the basic human needs, rights and dignities of all amongst us. My deepest respect is extended to each of you. /

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Take a MomentBy Mary Kay Oliveri, MSW, LCSW, Diplomate in Clinical Social Work

NASW California News (ISSN-1042-279X) is published monthly except bimonthly in Septem-ber and November/December by the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter at 1016 23rd Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and not those of NASW California News or NASW California Chapter. Periodicals postage paid at Sacramento, CA. Postmaster send address changes to National Association of Social Workers, atten-tion: Membership Services, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.

LEADERSHIPBoard of Directors Officers 2010-2011

PRESIDENTMary Kay Oliveri, MSW, LCSW

FIRST VICE PRESIDENTChristine Ford, LCSW

TREASUREREmily Nicholls, LCSW

SECRETARYJennifer Tan, MSW

VP LEGISLATIVE & POLITICAL AFFAIRSShaaron Gilson, LCSW, DCSW

VP MEMBERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICESJulie Griffin, MSW

VICE PRESIDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTEdward Davila, MSW

STUDENT DIRECTOR NORTHDiana Traub

STUDENT DIRECTOR SOUTHJen Haller

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The question in 1915 was, “Is social work a profession?” Ninety-six years later, the ques-

tion is, “What is a profession?” In 1915, women could not vote, and it was rare and a privilege for women and men to go to college. In 2011, the U.S. has a high literacy rate, a high college attendance rate, and an advanced level of civil rights.

At a recent presentation in a graduate social work class, some students ques-tioned the need for social workers to have a master’s degree (thinking it was elitist) and whether it would be better to have a diversity of degrees, not just social work degrees to help children and families. Some wondered if someone without a degree, but with a lot of expe-rience, could help people just as well as a MSW.

The path the early founders of social

work took was an educational and pro-fessional one, not a vocational one. Students of social work history could surmise that after repeated attempts by early “friendly visitors” to change the lives of poor and troubled families, more study was needed to determine what worked and what didn’t. With the advent of medical or clinical social work, further university level study and education was needed. The model of a social worker that developed was an independent practitioner, a professional not under the orders of another. Yet now with a high rate of education, multiple theories and multiple professions, could it be that it doesn’t matter who is helping because everyone can help? Is it about jobs? Perhaps if all professional help-ers were the same then anyone could do the job. While ordinarily this would be opposed because it might depress wages,

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

What Is a Profession?By Janlee Wong, MSW

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people may be feeling that’s ok if we can get jobs.

As in 1915, the question of what makes a profession remains. First, a profession must have a body of knowl-edge, theories and a science that is unique and distinct from other profes-sions. Secondly, a profession must have a professional code of ethics that gov-erns the behavior of its practitioners. Since social work has these both, then it is indeed a profession. Whether the social work practice is micro or macro, its theories, science and code of ethics applies equally. Not anyone can attain these qualities of a professional and these are uniquely social work. So, when the question is asked whether you need a professional for the job and what kind of professional, consider social work as the ideal and preferred profession. /



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My decision to choose social work

as a profession was driven by my life expe-riences as a child of Mexican immigrant parents and as a gay man. My dad would always tell me to succeed in school because he didn’t want me to work “como un burro.” His guid-ance, along with my own inner struggle with my sexual orientation, drove me to pursue higher education to achieve suc-cess in the eyes of my family and to have the freedom to be who I am.

As an undergrad, I learned to appreciate the benefits of public service by mentoring high school students from underserved communities. After college, I worked for a fair housing council, which connected me to housing policy, which then sparked my interest in broad level community change. I chose a career in social work to continue to engage in effective social pol-icy advocacy, such as immigration reform and marriage equality.

From the profession, I’ve gained an appreciation for all levels of social work. My social work training and network of colleagues provides me with a myriad of viewpoints as to what social work is. I believe this makes me a much more informed social policy advocate. As the alternate regional director for Region H, I’ve used this role to ensure that the profession is inclusive of as much macro/policy level change as possible. My pas-sion revolves around political action and advocacy, so I consider my involvement with the NASW as essential to the pursuit of my passion. /

To contact Everardo for informa-tion about Region H, please e-mail [email protected].

VOLUNTEER LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Everardo Alvizo, Jr., MSWAlternative Regional Director, Region H

MEMBERSHIP

IntroductionSocial workers are

informed occasionally of the death of a client or former client. In addition to feelings of sadness, this occurrence may generate a number of responses, includ-ing legal questions and concerns. The focus of inquiries to the NASW legal office is generally on the topic of how to handle requests for access to information about the deceased client. The proper response will vary depending on the source of the request and elements of the client’s clinical case. This LDF “Legal Issue of the Month” article reviews the basic issues social workers may need to consider in handling the confidential records of deceased clients and identifies other resources that may be appropriate to access in specific situations.

Applicable Standards for Release of Information

The NASW Code of Ethics requires that the confidential records and information of deceased clients be protected accord-ing to the same standards that apply to living clients (NASW, 2008, Standard 1.07(r)). The Code permits the release of information upon consent of the client or “a person legally authorized to consent on behalf of the client” (NASW, 2008, Standard 1.07(b)). This may include, for example, parents of a minor child, the legal guardian of a vulnerable adult, or the executor or administrator of the estate for a deceased individual.

The Code of Ethics further states that when releasing information to the cli-ent, information in the record should be withheld only for compelling profes-sional reasons (NASW, 2008, Standard 1.08). The Code does not address access to records by representatives in this sec-tion; however, in Standard 1.07 it clearly states that an authorized representative may consent to the release of confiden-

tial information. This could encompass a release of information to the represen-tative as well as to an authorized third party.

Most states require disclosure to clients of their own records (and by extension, to their representatives) and the medical privacy regulations promulgated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) identify access to records by clients as one of the mandatory patient rights (45 CFR § 164.524(a)). HIPAA further specifies that a “personal representative” may make privacy decisions on behalf of a client or deceased client (45 CFR § 164.502(g); see also U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2003)).

Thus, social work ethical standards, state and federal law, all offer support for the concept that the executor or admin-istrator of the estate of a deceased client has a right to obtain a copy of the client’s clinical record upon offering documenta-tion of their authority to act on behalf of the deceased and providing written authorization to release the records.

HIPAA also gives permission for health care entities (including clinical social workers) to release information about deceased clients without consent or autho-rization in the following circumstances:

To notify law enforcement of a death that the health care entity believes may have been caused by criminal conduct (45 CFR § 164.512(f) (4))

To a coroner or medical examiner for the purpose of identifying a deceased person, determining a cause of death, or other duties as authorized by law (45 CFR § 164.512(g)(1))

To funeral directors, consistent with applicable law, as necessary to carry out their duties with respect to the decedent 45 CFR § 164.512(g) (2).

Disclosing confidential information about a deceased client under the above

NASW LEGAL ISSUE OF THE MONTH

Privacy Protections for Deceased Clients’ Records




circumstances is not mandatory; there-fore, seeking written consent from the legal representative of the deceased client is a valid and ethical approach, even if the information is requested by police, a coroner or funeral director.

Options for Responding to Request for Records of Deceased Clients

While social workers may recognize that the executor of a client’s will or the administrator of their estate has the authority to request and access confi-dential client records, several options for responding to such requests may be valu-able to consider, such as the following:

Determine whether disclosing the record is likely to endanger someone—both HIPAA (45 CFR § 164.524) and the NASW Code of Ethics permit with-holding information when it is necessary to prevent harm to the client; however, when a client has died this consideration is no longer a factor. The HIPAA medical privacy regulations extend this limita-tion to situations where the disclosure of information may harm the authorized representative or another person (45 CFR § 164.524 (a) (3)(iii). The proce-dures for denying information include notifying the individual of the right to a review of the denial decision. The Code of Ethics states that only that portion of the record that would cause harm is appropriate to withhold (NASW, 2008) and HIPAA requires that access be pro-vided to any other portions of the record beyond that which is legitimately denied (45 CFR § 164.524 (d)(1)).

Offer a treatment summary—HIPAA permits health care providers to offer a summary of treatment in lieu of the entire file (45 CFR § 164.524(c)(2)(ii). If the social worker or agency is going to charge an additional fee for creating the summary this should be clearly stated and the requesting individual has the right to accept or reject the offer of a sum-mary. The individual may still request the entire file; however, depending on the circumstances, the requesting party may find a summary to be sufficient.

Provide the “medical record,” but withhold separate psychotherapy notes—HIPAA permits mental health practitioners to withhold access to detailed psychotherapy notes that are maintained separately from the primary clinical record (45 CFR § 164.524(a)). The primary record (or “medical record” in HIPAA terminology) must contain sufficient documentation to meet regula-tory standards. The LDF article, “Social Workers and Psychotherapy Notes,” pro-vides detailed information on this topic (Morgan and Polowy, 2006). To meet ethical standards, information in psycho-therapy notes should only be withheld for compelling professional reasons, such as preventing suicide or homicide (Reamer, 2006, p. 78).

Offer to release the records to the sur-vivor’s mental health practitioner—if the emotional stability of the requesting sur-vivor is a credible concern, a responsible course of conduct may be to release the record to the treating clinician for the surviving family member, with their writ-ten authorization.

What Records are Required?Additional concerns that may arise

for social workers when records of deceased clients are requested is whether the social worker has met professional

treatment standards and whether their clinical records sufficiently document the treatment. The purposes of clinical recordkeeping are multiple and may vary depending on a number of factors such as the treatment setting and the require-ments of third-party payers (Morgan and Polowy, 2001). The NASW Code of Eth-ics requires that records accurately reflect the treatment provided, are timely and sufficient to facilitate the delivery of ser-vices, include only relevant information, maintain privacy and allow for appro-priate access (NASW, 2008, Standard 3.04). Generally, a summary progress note dated for each clinical session is a minimum expectation; however, other appropriate material may include an assessment, treatment plan and collateral contacts (Reamer, 2006, p. 159-60). A well-documented record is an important element to support the legal defense of a social worker in the event that they become the target of a legal complaint.

Social workers may also create an addendum to a record to supplement the existing documentation or draft a closing treatment summary to highlight impor-tant aspects of the client’s case. In both situations the additional material should be dated contemporaneously with the

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Additionally, the exercises included in the book are valuable resources designed to assist clients through each step of the change process. This model incorporates evi-denced-based practices and cognitive behavioral tools, i.e.; motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and 12-step facilitation, into a framework that provides practitioners with a guide of what to do and when to do it. For ease of use, a clinical manual that includes the PDMT scale and client interventions and exercises, is provided in the form of a CD and found at the back of the book.

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New Professionals Network Conference

Join social work students and new professionals (recent graduates) for

the “Forward to Our Futures” event on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the USC Orange County Campus. For details, visit www.naswca.org and choose the NPN link under “Upcoming Events” in the right-hand col-umn. There is a $5 fee for students and a $10 fee for nonstudents. Lunch included. RSVP required. For information, call (323) 363-1133 or e-mail [email protected].

We have been working with social work authors, (national and international) to create the inaugural Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work. The text is a com-panion volume to the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine and the Oxford Text-book of Palliative Nursing. It includes 84 chapters and reflects a vision of palliative care integrated across settings, popula-tions and disease states, looking ahead to the continued integration of palliative

care into such settings as the emergency department, dialysis centers and extended care facilities. Chapters are co-written by interdisciplinary authors who speak of the challenges and joys of collaboration, as well as international social workers describing the work of palliative social work around the globe. We have had the privilege of working with nearly 140 authors, many of whom are colleagues and members of NASW.

The text will be available for March Social Work Month as an acknowledge-ment of our work and the synergy of our profession with palliative care principles. Additional information about the text, including the table of contents, is available at www.oup.com. Oxford is discounting the text for members of social work lists and you can link to information about the text by entering promotion code 29243. /

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Government Relations UpdateBy Rebecca Gonzales, Director of Government Relations and Political Affairs

POL IT ICAL ACT ION

State Budget On Monday, January 10, Governor

Jerry Brown introduced his budget pro-posal for the 2011-12 budget year to close a projected budget gap of $25.4 billion. His solutions included $12.5 billion in cuts, $12 billion in taxes and $1.9 billion in borrowing from special funds and other one-time fixes.

As in years past, the majority of the cuts are in the Health and Human Services por-tion of the budget. The Governor has also proposed to realign certain services from the state to local governments and provide a dedicated revenue source for the opera-tion of those programs at the county level. The Governor is asking the Legislature to put a measure on the June 2011 ballot to

extend the temporary tax increases that were passed as part of the February 2009 budget agreement in order to fund realign-ment.

This budget is different from recent budget proposals in that it does not have as many solutions that rely on borrowing and “smoke and mirror” proposals that have not borne fruit in the past and have resulted in our continued and persistent budget deficits. It is also refreshing to see a budget that comes from the Governor’s office that proposes some tax solutions. This being said, this budget still imposes cuts on the neediest among us. Also, if the Legislature manages to put a tax package on the June ballot and it does not pass, we will have another $12-billion hole. A large

portion of these cuts will come from K-12 educa-tion, which was basically held harmless in the Governor’s recently released proposal.

The Governor has also proposed to divert $1 billion in Proposition 10 tobacco tax revenues to pay for Medi-Cal services for children up to age five. That change will also need to be passed at the June ballot box. In addition, the Governor has proposed to shift $861 million from Propo-sition 63 Mental Health Services Act funds to pay for the Early and Periodic Screen-ing, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program, Medi-Cal Managed Care and for the AB 3632 program, which provides mental health services for special education

Proposed Cuts 2011-12 Savings

Limit doctor visits under Medi-Cal to 10 per year. $196.5 million

Limit prescriptions to six per month except for life-saving drugs. $11.1 million

Establish maximum benefit caps on medical supplies and durable medical equipment. $9.8 million

Impose various copayments under Medi-Cal including a $5 copayment on physician, clinical, dental and pharmacy services and $3 for preferred drugs. Emergency room visits would have a $50 copay and a copay of $100 per day up to a maximum of $200 for hospital stays.

$557.1 million

Reduce payments to Medi-Cal providers by 10 percent. $709.4 million

Eliminate Medi-Cal coverage for Adult Day Health Care services. $176.6 million

Increases premiums for certain families in the Healthy Families program and increases copayments for emergency room visits and hospitalizations similar to the Medi-Cal increases.

$27.7 million

Eliminate vision coverage for children in the Healthy Families program. $11.3 million

Reduce hours of service by 8.4 percent to all IHSS recipients. Eliminate domestic and related services for recipients who live with their providers. Eliminate IHSS services for consumers who do not have a doctor’s written certification for personal care services to prevent out of home care. Eliminate the requirement for counties to establish IHSS advisory committees.

$486.2 million

Reduce CalWORKs grants by 13 percent and limit families to 48 months of aid rather than the current 60 months. Children whose parents do not meet work participation requirements would lose their child-only grant after 48 months. Also redirects funding that counties use for employment services and child care.

$533.1million($946.8 million in TANF block grant savings.)

Reducing SSI/SSP grants to the federal minimum for individuals. $177.3 million

Eliminate child care to 11- and 12 year-olds, reduce the income eligibility limit for assistance, and implement an across the board reduction to child care subsidies.

$750 million

Extend a 4.25 percent reduction to Regional Centers and service providers that assist Californians with disabilities.

$91.5 million.

Reduce funding for both the UC and the CSUS by $500 million. $1 billion

Significant budget cuts in the health and human services area include:



students for one year.In previous budget proposals, NASW-CA has opposed the redi-

rection of Proposition 63 funds. This proposal is not slated for the ballot because the Governor’s office intent is that it will be drafted in such a manner to be consistent with the intentions of Proposition 63. After the one-year diversion of funds, Proposition 63 programs would be funded with additional revenues with greater growth than is provided with current funding. We, along with other Mental Health advocates, will be watching this proposal carefully in the coming months, but this proposal has the potential to be a good deal for the mental health community. We will also play close atten-tion to the proposed realignment to the counties of Child Welfare Services and the AB 3632 program for the mental health needs of special education students.

Although we are pleased that the Governor is attempting to extend the temporary tax increases and is also proposing to close some corporate tax loopholes, the budget still relies on cuts to the poor, seniors and the disabled. Many of the budget cuts affect low-income families. We have no choice but to oppose the cuts outlined above while at the same time being supportive of the tax increases that the Governor has proposed. As stated previously, we will closely monitor the Governor’s Proposition 63 proposal. The Legis-lative committee will meet before the election to take a position on the ballot measures. /

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Have you updated your personal information with NASW in the last year?

Current e-mails, phone

numbers, and mailing

addresses allow NASW to

provide timely and high

quality customer service.

To update your NASW

profile, e-mail membership@

naswca.org, call (323) 363-

1133 or leave a voicemail at

(800) 538-2565, ext. 32.

NASW-CA Sponsors Child Welfare Services Legislation

Assemblymember Anthony Portantino has introduced AB 671 at the request of NASW-CA. This bill strives

to improve outcomes and increase consumer protection in Child Welfare Services (CWS) by improving the professional, experiential and educational standards of supervisors in Child Welfare Services. This bill requires supervisors in CWS to have an MSW. If they do not have an MSW, they must have a master’s degree in a behavioral science and obtain a certifica-tion from an entity that certifies supervisors in Child Welfare Services.

We, at NASW, know and believe that professional social workers possess the specialized knowledge necessary for an effective social services delivery system. Social work educa-tion provides the unique combination of knowledge, values, skills and professional ethics that cannot be obtained through other degree programs or by on-the-job training. We believe that MSWs should be given preference for these jobs and that other candidates need to have additional training in order to be able to compete for these positions.

We will provide updates in future editions of the California News as this bill makes its way through the legislative process.


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NATIONAL NASW ELECTION SLATE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Region XIII (2011-2014)Joni Diamond, California Victor Manalo, California

Member-At-Large (2011-2014)Teri Cardwell, IndianaKimele Carter, Texas

BSW Student (2011-2013)Carmelina Gilberto, Washington, DCAmanda Phippen, Iowa

VOTING INSTRUCTIONSOnline voting for the NASW 2011 Election

will be available March 1, 2011 to April 29, 2011 (8:00 p.m. Pacific time). Members eligible to vote must be in good standing as of February 18, 2011. Members with a valid e-mail address will receive an e-mail with a customized ballot link. Members wishing to vote by mail can also request a paper ballot by leaving a message at (800) 538-2565, ext. 42 or e-mailing a request to [email protected].

In order for your vote to be counted, your ballot must be completed and submitted by April 29, 2011.

Again, this year, the National Office has part-nered with the California and New York State Chapters to offer members of these two chap-ters a combined national/chapter electronic ballot. If you reside in either state, you are able to simultaneously cast your votes for the national and your chapter races.

Thank you for exercising your right to vote. Support NASW’s “Green” initiative, encourage your friends and colleagues to vote online.

For questions/problems/concerns, please con-tact [email protected].

The Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CNLI) presents the 2011 Chapter Election Slate.

STATEWIDE POSITIONS

President Elect Shirley GentiliniJoe Gorbea-Colon

Vice President Legislative and Political Affairs

Patrick MaceClark Williams

Vice President Membership and Organizational Services

Olga SarabiaJulie Taren

SecretaryJulie GriffinJen Henry

Student Director North (MSW)Diep Ngoc NguyenAndrea Turnbull

Student Director South (BSW)Samantha Chhim

2011 Delegate Assembly Student Representative

Diana TraubShammeer Dawson

Chair, Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification

Catharine Ralph

NASW-CA Chapter 2011 Election Candidates for Regional Positions

Regional Director Region CRachelle JacksonNatasha Wilson

Regional Director Region EMartin DareJennifer Tinsley

Regional Director Region IPaul McDonough

Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification Reg. A & C

Jennifer Tan

Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification Reg. G, H & I

Karla Lagunas

CNLI Presents 2011 California Chapter Election Slate




To nominate the following support materials should be submitted to the Awards Committee.

1. Nomination Form. 2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.3. Letters of Support.4. One page summary of your nominee’s

contributions listing each of the following accomplishments:

For Social Worker of the Year and Lifetime Achievement:

• What are the accomplishments?• What risks did the nominee take to

achieve results?• Who has benefited from their outstanding

work?• What contributions are made to social

work profession?

For Public Citizen of the Year: • What are the accomplishments?• What are the impacts?• Who are the beneficiaries?• How do the accomplishments relate to

social work profession?

Instructions for submitting nominations:Online instructions:

1. Fill out a nomination form online at www.naswca.org

2. E-mail supporting documents to [email protected]

Mailing instructions:Mail completed nominations form and all supplemental documents to:NASW California Chapter – Awards Committee1016 23rd StreetSacramento, CA 95816

Submission Deadline: Submissions must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2011.NASW Contact Person: Brendan BromsE-mail: [email protected] Phone: (323) 363-1133

NASW California Social Work Awards 2011

Social Worker of the Year This award honors a social worker who exhibits the following attributes:

• Consistent demonstration of the six core values of the NASW Code of Ethics: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

• Broad professional social work experience and demonstrated leadership.

• NASW and voluntary association experience.

• Diverse and multicultural experience.

• Impact on social policy; advocacy for clients; exceptional practice.

• NASW Member in good standing.

• Current elected officers and NASW staff are not eligible.

Lifetime Achievement in Social Work This award honors a lifetime of excellence in social work accomplishments. Candidates must exhibit the following:

• Consistent demonstration of the six core values and ethical principles of social work: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

• Repeated outstanding accomplishments.

• Recognition beyond the social work profession.

• Contributions of lasting impact.

• Outstanding creativity.

• NASW member in good standing.

• Must also meet all the criteria of the Social Worker of the Year Award.

Public Citizen of the Year This award honors an outstanding member of the commu nity (not a professional social worker) whose accomplish ments exemplify the values and mission of professional social work. A selection is made on the following criteria:

• Significant contribution to an area or population of concern to the social work profession.

• Work with at-risk and vulnerable populations.

• Improve quality of life in communities.

• Address social issues.

• Diverse and multicultural experience.


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Elder Justice Act: This Legislation Offers Glimmers of Hope How Congress Breaks Promises and Offers No Funding for this Key Legislation By Lillian L. Hyatt, MSW, a resident of a CCRC and AARP Policy Specialist on CCRCs

OPIN ION

In August of 2010, California Advo-cates for Nursing Home Reform

(CANHR) made the following state-ment: “President Obama signs Elder Justice Act and Nursing Home Transpar-ency and Improvement Act into Law.” It took almost 100 years to reform the nation’s health care system. But although the campaign for long-term care reform also seemed endless at times, it took a relatively short three years to enact The Nursing Home Transparency and

Improvement bill. The Elder Justice Act took a dozen years to create a national program of criminal background checks on long-term care workers. One of the dangers that the elderly encounter when they become a patient or resident of a facility is the lack of complete informa-tion about the people who are taking care of them. This act will improve the ability to collect and verify if those peo-ple are addicted, felons or have mental problems, which could affect an elderly

person’s safety. To view the entire

article, please visit www.naswca.org/associations/7989/files/hyatt0311.pdf. To request a printed copy of this article, please contact (800) 538-2565, ext. 42. /

California News columnist Lillian Hyatt is an AARP California policy advi-sor. A policy advisor reviews legislation, regulations and other proposals to promote official AARP policy updated annually and approved by its board of directors.

Response to President Obama’s State of the Union AddressBy Danielle Estrada, Brianna Velasquez, Valerie Lee, Irene De Alba, Jess Fetner, and Melissa Ohlhaver

To protect our disabled retirees and students, we must ask millionaires to sacrifice their tax breaks, said President Obama in his recent State of the Union address.

Why should our students go without books, librarians, music teachers, and nurses? It’s unfair that many students must drop out of college and put their education on hold, due to financial strug-gles. Increasing taxes for the wealthy can provide opportunities for young adults to pursue higher education and contribute to our economy. This prob-lem is even more devastating for lower socioeconomic neighborhoods. In many elementary schools, music programs have been cut, as well as nursing staff and librarians’ hours. California endors-ees First Five, in striving to assist parents build a greater foundation for their chil-dren, yet our schools do not endorse the same foundations. This is another way to prevent a bad economy in the future.

“What I am not willing to do is go back to the days when insurance com-panies could deny someone coverage because of a pre-existing condition,” said the President.

This change is especially important

for many low-income families who have previously been forced to rely on public assistance due to overwhelming medical bills. Health should never be sacrificed due to economic status. While there is the debate on whether preventive care could save the country money or add to the costs, this should not be the main concern. Instead of worrying about try-ing to save money, the focus should be on trying to save as many lives as pos-sible with the money spent. Preventive health care can have a huge impact on people’s health and will ultimately help reduce the number of people who die from untreated pre-existing illnesses, such as cancer or diabetes. Regardless of one’s wealth or health status, nobody should be denied health coverage. If peo-ple could receive preventive health care it will lower the money spent in emergency rooms. In Canada and some European countries where they have universal health care, their economies are not suf-fering. /

Danielle Estrada, Brianna Velasquez, Valerie Lee, Irene De Alba, Jess Fetner, and Melissa Ohlhaver are social work students attending California State University Long Beach.

IN MEMORIAM

Ruth C. BrittonSeptember 23, 1922 - January 27, 2011

Ruth Britton was the librarian at the University of Southern California School of Social Work for many years and served on the Executive Board of the California Social Work Archive. She helped orga-nize the Arlien Johnson Social Work History Collection and was influential in the development of the California Social Work Hall of Distinction. Ms.

Britton graduated from the Univer-sity of Oklahoma with a degree in social work and received a master’s degree in Library Science from the University of

Illinois.


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UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare MSW student and Social Justice Symposium Organizer Jessica Beitch. The Symposium was held January

22, 2011.

AROUND THE STATE

UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare Dean Lorraine T. Midanik, PhD; Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Executive Director Jakada Imani; and student organizer Jessica Beitch at the fifth annual Social Justice Sympo-sium.

A Home Within, a national non-profit dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of foster

youth, has launched Fostering Transi-tions, a web-based program designed to address two primary goals: offering sup-port and resources to direct service staff and offering a tool, guided by theory and research, for working with pregnant and parenting adolescents and transition-aged foster youth.

Pregnant and Parenting Foster YouthAdolescent girls in the foster care sys-

tem are at high risk for pregnancy with nearly half reporting a pregnancy by 19 years of age (Courtney et al., 2005). This is of concern since these young mothers, along with young fathers, are at a high risk for mental health problems, sub-stance abuse and homelessness. This results in female foster youth being five times more likely than their peers to lose their children to foster care (Dwor-

sky & DeCoursey, 2009). Breaking this intergenerational-trauma cycle requires appropriate interventions for both par-ents and children.

Transition-aged Foster YouthYouth in transition are faced with the

challenges of negotiating the struggles of learning daily living skills and coping with triggers of past trauma. They often lack relationships to support themselves during these times or even the skills to build positive relationships. These youth require research-based tools to learn to cope with the internal processes of tran-sition.

Staff BurnoutStaff working with parenting adoles-

cents and foster youth often burn out and leave or remain physically present, but psychically absent. They usually have little, no or poor training to assist these youth, who are often resistant to treat-

ment. Fostering Transitions is a free web-based resource designed to offer support and address these issues. This website (www.fosteringtransitions.org) offers card-based curricula, theoretical overviews, case studies, and a forum to connect providers. In short, Fostering Transitions offers support and resources to any staff working with these youth.

References:Courtney, M., Dworsky, A., Ruth,

G., Keller, T., Havlicek, J., and Bost, N. (2005). Midwest evaluation of the adult functioning of former foster youth: Out-comes at age 19. Chicago: University of Chicago, Chapin Hall Center for Chil-dren.

Dworsky, A. and DeCoursey, J. (2009). Pregnant and parenting foster youth: Their needs, their experiences. Chicago: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago.

Opening Doors to Relationships for Foster YouthBy Saralyn Ruff, MEd and Toni Heineman, PhD

CSULB educator and NASW member Thomas Washington recently earned honors for HIV prevention. Washington, an associate professor of social work and research fellow, received the Gerald Ludd Award for his outstanding community service, dedication and contributions to remove HIV/AIDS and other health dis-parities from the African American MSM community.



First Annual Asian and Pacific Islander Social Work Leadership Development and Career Summit

• Do you want to learn more about leadership development within cultural context of

Asian and Pacific Islander values?

• Want to network with other API social work leaders?

• Want to learn about community resources available to API communities?

When: Saturday, March 19, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free lunch provided. Where: New University Union, on the second floor in Multipurpose Room A, Cal State East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard Hayward, CA 94542.

Online registration and details: http://sites.google.com/site/apiswcgroup/calendar/summit Questions: Contact Chris Lum at [email protected] Co-sponsor: CSU East Bay Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Association and NASW-CA API Social Work Council.


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The NASW-CA Chapter offers a FREE online class that provides an overview of the LCSW licensing process, requirements, crucial timeframes, important resources, and strategies for overcoming the most common applicant mistakes.

Register today for free and read the content online or save and print the PDF fi le for future reference.

Visit the Chapter’s website at www.naswca.org and choose the “Licensure” tab at the top of the page. The LCSW free course is listed in the “Licensing” drop down box. On the “Licensing” main page, you’ll fi nd licensing resources, information, and a list of the required pre-licensure courses.

For questions, e-mail [email protected].

Thinking about

Becoming a LCSW?

MyCAA Program Now Available

NASW-CA has become an autho-rized training provider for the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program. Through MyCAA, eligible military spouses can access up to $4,000 for financial assistance to pay for licenses, certificates and aca-demic degrees needed for employment in portable career fields. NASW is pleased to announce we have had our first member utilize the MyCAA pro-gram to attend the January CE fair in Los Angeles. It is encouraging to see the Department of Defense helping fund Social Work training.

If you or one of your clients might benefit from the MyCAA program and would like additional information, it can be found online at www.militaryone source.com or by calling (800) 342-9647.

Learn or improve your Spanish while helping underprivileged students further their education.

For details, visit www.projectamigo.org/pa_index-2.html.

Project Amigo is a successful nonprofit dedicated to expanding and improving children’s educational opportunities. The fees for the immersion program support the student-based services.

For information about the project and services provided, visit www.projectamigo.org.

2011 Spanish Immersion

SessionVisit the beautiful and safe mountain villages near the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Specialties: premarital, marital, relationship, anger, domestic violence, abuse, molestation, grief, substance abuse, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.

Client fees: sliding, Medi-Medi, Medicare, and insurance offered.

LCSW membership fee: covers advertising, phone, mailings, brochures, our Web site with your personal picture and page.

Guidance offered: To newer private practitioners, sharing clinical and practice information.

Providers needed: for Medi-Cal, Spanish-speaking, domestic violence groups.

Areas most needed: North Orange County. All are welcome due to our different practice criteria and specialties.

Counseling and Psychotherapy Referral Service of Orange County—NASW

www.referralsforcounseling.comWe are licensed, experienced, ethical LCSW’s in private practice who

operate as equal partners uniting to advertise and service the community, offering counseling by geographic area, specialty and fee requested.

Call (714) 259-7167 for information/application and New Membership Specials today!

Call today and receive a 40% discount on membership.

Lobby Days UpdateDue to overwhelming demand, the 2011 Lobby Days event is sold out! However,

the registration site is still available for those who wish to be put on a waiting list. There are no guarantees but, if you high on the waiting list, there may be a chance you can still get in.

You can also attend the Social Action Rally on Monday, April 11 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 p.m. on the North (L St.) side of the State Capitol. The rally is open to everyone whether you are registered for Lobby Days or not. See you there!



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Join Fellow Social Workers & Legislators in Rallying for Social Justice

NASW Social Action RALLY

Monday, April 11, 20111:00 PM – 2:00 PM

State Capitol, North Steps(L Street Entrance)

Bring your SIGNS and your VOICES!

Come and join us!

Stand Up For Others!If you’re not signed up for Lobby Days, this is the

perfect event for you attend and get that Lobby Days feeling!



Who decides whether a fertilized egg is carried to term? There are several bills currently before Congress that seek to limit or end funding for all abortions

They include HR 212 defining fertiliza-tion as the beginning of human life; HR 217 prohibiting family planning grants to those performing abortions; HR 5939 ending coverage for all abortions now covered by insurance, even when preg-nancy is life threatening; HR 3 and HR 358 authorizing payment for abortion, only when “the pregnant female was forc-ibly raped or if pregnancy occurred to a minor following an act of incest.”

Does the choice for the remaining preg-nant lie with the woman providing the egg, the woman carrying the fertilized egg and/or the woman responsible for the child after birth? Who determines the differ-ences between forcible and “nonviolent” rape? Are these the only sexual acts when a pregnant woman is not responsible, therefore not required to carry to term? Is raising children punishment for volitional sexual behavior? If legislators and courts mandate that a fetus must be carried to term, do they not have the responsibility to provide public support for this child until adulthood?

Giving birth is clearly not a legal issue to be decided by legislators. These ques-tions need answers from informed people, as well as we social workers who deal with the results of these decisions. /

The Women’s Council is concerned with legal/ethical issues impacting those without power, including those of repro-ductive destiny. To learn more about the Council, contact (800) 538-2565, ext 57, [email protected] or [email protected].

WOMEN’S COUNCIL

Determining Reproductive DestinyBy Marilyn Montenegro

COUNCILS

Many social worker students have learned about Francis Fox Piven, who co-founded Human SERVE (Service Employees Registration and Voter Edu-cation), an organization with the goal of increasing voter registration in social work classes. And many of us have heard about conservative commenta-tor Glenn Beck’s attacks of Piven in the news recently. He claims that Piven is trying to take down the capitalist sys-tem, but it is important to clarify that electoral politics—such as voter registra-tion—is not an effort to end capitalism, but rather to work within the system. This is an important distinction because many social workers now, and throughout history, have debated the value of incremental change versus systemic change.

The 2008 Encyclope-dia of Social Work notes how this debate con-tinues today with some progressive social workers viewing electoral politics as primary sites of strug-gle, while others regard them as instruments of a corporate class whose interests are incompatible with most people. This is an important debate for our profession as we con-tinue to figure out what it means to create a more just society and system.

Ithica College politics professor Thomas Shevory writes that even unsuccess-ful attempts to challenge

social forces that control one’s life is empowering. There is a health differ-ence between those who feel victimized and those who believe they have the power to change their conditions. /

To view the entire article, please visit www.naswca.org/associations/7989/files/SocialActionCouncilReport.pdf.

Natalia Ventura is the NASW-CA SASJ Council Chair and can be reached at [email protected] or changeagents@socialaction council.org.

SOCIAL ACTION COUNCIL REPORT

Beck’s Attack on PivenBy Natalia Ventura

NASW has partnered with the Give an Hour

Program. Your support is needed. Please help

by volunteering. For more information about

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CL ASS IF IEDSCEUs

Unconventional Approach. Ancient Wisdom. Exceptional Results. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains: 11 CEUs. This experiential workshop will expose participants to the world of energy healing through EFT and how to integrate it into clinical practice. Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, Grass Valley. March 18-20, 2011. To register, call (530) 272-9322. Presenter: Karen L. Arthur, LCSW, BCD (212) 947-7111, ext 364.

OFFICE SPACEOffice Available June 1, 2011. Take over five-year lease of retiring psychologist. Approximately 180 square foot office located at The Olympic Plaza (Suite 500, WLA, 90064). There are a total of four offices in the suite. Also included are kitchen facilities, separate entrance/exit, filing cabinet spaces, dedicated fax machine, copy machine and office premises insurance are included in the lease. Costs range from $950 to $1,150 per month depending on shared expenses. Arrangements for part-time use is possible prior to June 1st. Contact Marc L. Levitt, Ph.D. (310) 477-9492.

Near Universal/West Hollywood Hills. Two spaces for rent at 3319 Barham Blvd. Excellent location with windows, near freeway, on bus line, some parking, call light. For individual, family and small groups. Hours flexible, rent reasonable. Call Joel at (818) 231-9309 or e-mail [email protected].

Encino. Prime location. Charming two-story building. Waiting room, separate entrance/exit, A/C, janitorial, entry system, close to freeway, and cable included. Part-time/daily space also available. Call Dee at (818) 515-2717.

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• Recruit a Student: Research shows that young people who are involved in community volunteer work early in life are more likely to know social workers and to be interested in social work as a career.

• Secure Endorsements: Social Work Month provides an opportunity for social workers to celebrate their pro-fession and reaffirm the life changing work they do in every community

• Host or Attend an Event: Groups of social workers from across the coun-try are now organizing to “meet-up” and “tweet-up” during the day on March 15 and on March 31 to garner public awareness and support for the social work profession.

• Honor Colleagues: NASW chapters host annual awards programs to recognize exemplary members, sup-portive policymakers, media allies and inspiring public citizens. If you are an NASW member, please take time this year to nominate social workers and other community cham-pions you admire.

• Network Online: Throughout March, we’re encouraging thousands of social workers to tweet, text and post short messages and videos online that help explain what they do. Consider writing an op-ed, a letter to the edi-tor, a guest column or a blog post to address an issue of concern to you.

To access the online toolkit, visit www.socialworkers.org. For questions, e-mail [email protected]. /

date the report was completed. Altering a clinical record may incur severe penalties and should be avoided; however, supplementing the record with an addendum or summary may be beneficial for the clinician as well as the requestor of the record. Any additions should be dated with the actual date of the new entry.

Analysis and ConclusionsA straightforward request for clinical records may be made for many purposes unre-

lated to possible action against the social worker. Social workers who are concerned about the consequences of releasing confidential information about a deceased client also need to be concerned about the consequences of not releasing information when the request is made with legitimate authorization from a legal representative for the estate. From a legal perspective, a request from the executor or administrator of a deceased’s estate has a similar legal status to requests made by the client. The executor or administrator may be said to “stand in the shoes” of the deceased for purposes of carrying out any legal activities.

HIPAA offers social workers with credible concerns about possible danger to the requesting person or another individual some options to prevent harm that may result from accessing confidential information. This may include withholding specific por-tions of a client’s record or obtaining the requestor’s consent to release the information to a responsible and appropriate third party such as a treating clinician or legal counsel.

If a social worker has additional clinical material to contribute or wishes to provide an overview of significant elements of the treatment process, creating an addendum or closing summary may ease some of the concerns as to whether the file will be suf-ficiently understood by the requestor. In any situation where there is notice of legal action against the social worker, the professional liability insurer should be immediately contacted. /

To view the entire article, please visit the national website, a member only section, www.socialworkers.org/ldf/legal_issue/default.asp. For questions about accessing this article, e-mail [email protected] or call 800-538-2565, ext. 32.

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REGION REPORTS

REGION ASan Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt, Del Norte

CONTACTSDirector

Mary Kyle, [email protected]

Regional Alternate DirectorMark Thoma, Ed. D.,[email protected]

Mendocino Unit ContactNancy [email protected]

Sonoma Unit ChairKeri [email protected]

Student RepresentativeHumboldt State

Kim [email protected]

Sonoma Unit ReportBy Keri Harris, MSW

I am honored to accept the assignment as the new unit chair and am grateful for Mary Ann Swanson and her many years of dedicated service to NASW and the Sonoma unit. Mary Ann has served as a mentor and has been extremely supportive and patient as I transitioned into this new position. Thank you!

With help from my fellow social workers, I look for-ward to bringing programming, resources and support to our unit members. As we build our membership and increase our networking, this will strengthen the local social work profession and give social workers and those we serve a stronger voice.

Thank you to the 30 social workers who attended our event on February 9. Erika Klohe, family service coordinator from Sonoma County Buckelew Programs, presented the documentary The Shaken Tree: Families Living with Mental Illness, followed by a group discus-sion and explanation of resources available in Sonoma County dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health challenges and the lives of their families and friends.

The Shaken Tree illuminates, through a collection of

stories, the journey that families experience when one of its members has chronic, persistent mental illness. Throughout the documentary, families explain their journey of pain, grief, feeling of helplessness, despair, and stigma associated with mental illness. The docu-mentary also illustrates that mental illness can happen to anyone at any time and that genetics can play a role. Self-medication, homelessness and suicide are all realities that families may face when a loved one has mental illness, yet there is always hope. Recovery can and does happen. Please feel free to contact me with ideas and suggestions at [email protected].

REGION BSan Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo

CONTACTSDirector

Glenn Thomas, LCSW, [email protected]

Alternate DirectorMarvin [email protected]

Central Coast UnitLynne White Dixon, [email protected]

San Jose UnitChris [email protected]

Alternate DirectorAmy [email protected]

San Luis Obispo UnitLy-Lan M.V. Lofgren, MSW, [email protected]

San Mateo UnitSuzanne [email protected]

San Jose Unit Report By Chris Lum, unit chair

We are searching for nominations for Stand-up and Social Worker of the Year. Please nominate a stand-up and social worker of the year for the San Jose unit area to be awarded at our March 18 meeting. Please send nominations to myself, Chris Lum, at [email protected].

REGION CAlameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano

CONTACTSRegional Director

Sarah [email protected]

Student RepresentativesUniversity of California at BerkeleyCathy [email protected]

California State University, East BayDonald [email protected]

Ashley [email protected]

To find out more about NASW-CA Region C and its meetings, events and activities, join our Yahoo! Group by going to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NASWCA_RegionC/.

Region C ReportBy Sarah Brooks

On February 26, NASW-CA Region C partnered with NICOS Chinese Health Coalition to offer a free four-hour CEU class for social workers in our region. The class addressed issues specific to gambling, including an overview of the problem as a whole; its effect on certain populations, such as youth and the elderly; the neuro-science of gambling; and how to approach assessment and treatment when working with clients.

Social workers in attendance indicated that they learned a great deal. Some of the key takeaways that they mentioned were: (1.) including gambling, as a part of treatment and prevention, is essential when work-ing with clients and talking about social problems in the community. This is especially important because gambling tends to be an addiction that is “accepted” and generally is not identified as a problem until it is too late and has created a significant financial problem for the person and oftentimes their family; and (2.) the earlier you talk with people about gambling the better; research shows that the younger people are when they start gambling, the more likely they are to experience an addiction problem when they are older.

The event was very successful. We look forward to our next CEU event which will be held in the next few months and which will coincide with our quarterly Region C meeting.

REGION DCentral Valley: Chico, Kern, Fresno, Merced, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus; Sierra Foothills: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne

CONTACTSRegional Director

Christina Wong, [email protected]

Alternate Director NorthTracy [email protected]

Alternate Director SouthCharleen [email protected]

Financial ChairLaurie [email protected]

Chico Unit ChairChristina Wong, [email protected]

Fresno Unit ChairAnthony [email protected]

Kern Unit Co-chairEvelyn [email protected]

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Stanislaus ChairAnne [email protected]

REGION ESan Diego, Imperial

CONTACTSDirector

Jen Henry, [email protected]

Alternate DirectorPaul [email protected]

Region E ReportBy Jen Henry, MSW

Hello San Diego and Imperial counties. Spring is a busy and wonderful time to celebrate our accomplish-ments and focus on the future. Region E is honored to hold a reception on March 25 at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Award-ees include nonprofit leaders and educators. More information will be sent out as it is confirmed. Come and celebrate all of our hard work and the exceptional leaders who will be honored. Please e-mail ques-tions and/or your RSVP no later than March 19 to me at [email protected] with your name(s) and number of those in your party. In addition to honoring those already in the profession, we are able to support emerging leaders at Lobby Days in Sacramento through financial support for approximately 30 students from SDSU and 25 from USC’s satellite San Diego campus! We couldn’t be more excited to have that many social workers from San Diego advocating in Sacramento. One final mention about our April 18 meeting; it will be held at Ponlinsky Children’s Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Have a wonderful month and we look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!!

REGION FSan Bernardino/Riverside, Orange County, Palm Desert

CONTACTSDirector

Cameron Galford, LCSW, [email protected]

Alternate DirectorJohn Forand, [email protected]

Palm Springs Unit ChairEd Walsh, [email protected]

Inland Empire Unit ChairJulie Griffin, [email protected]

Orange County Unit ChairLeslie Wind, PhD, [email protected]

Inland Empire ReportBy Glenda Gordon

Hi from your Inland Empire leadership team! We are excited to be part of two momentous events in NASW-

CA, one local and one at the state level. Please save this date: Wednesday, March 23, for our local annual Social Work Recognition month event. We are confirming final details and will get them to you by early March.

Please also save this date: Sunday and Monday, April 10-11 for the 2011 NASW-CA Legislative Lobby Days! This is one of the highlights of NASW-CA for educating and involving social work professionals and students “hands on” in the legislative process. We can make a difference. For example, the bill that was signed last fall for ACSWs to be able to take the LCSW national exam starting in 2014 has LLD 2010 to thank for influencing legislators to finally getting it through the committees, the assembly and into law!

Registrations are being snapped up at an accelerated pace. We are far ahead of schedule compared to regis-trations this time last year and we expect all 1,100 spots to be gone long before the final deadline of March 21. If you plan to join us this year, don’t delay your registra-tion!

We usually meet the first Monday of every month at the IHOP in Redlands (1630 Industrial Park Avenue, 92374-2829). We start at 6:00 p.m. for dinner (self-pay) and networking, and start the presentation at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting is March 7.

Please contact either co-chair for questions, ideas, concerns or to be added to our listserv: Julie Griffin at (909) 238-8795 or [email protected], or Glenda Gordon at (951) 729-9452 or [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you as we search for speakers, topics and projects relevant to your profes-sional needs.

REGION GSan Fernando Valley, Ventura County, Antelope Valley, Santa Barbara CountyCONTACTSDirector

Dora Saenz-Belden, [email protected]

Alternate Director NorthJaness [email protected]

Alternate Director SouthCynthia [email protected]

Santa Barbara UnitDebbie Allen, [email protected]

San Fernando Valley UnitRina Levi Shroyer, LCSW(818) 366-6950

San Fernando Valley Unit Advisor Joni [email protected]

Ventura County UnitLinda [email protected]

San Fernando Valley Unit ReportBy Joni Diamond

Please join the San Fernando Valley unit on Sunday, March 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for our planning meeting at the home of Joni Diamond in Granada Hills. A wine and cheese/chocolate fondue will be served

while we socialize and network. This will be followed by our dynamic interactive meeting where we will discuss our successful February 25 workshop on “Bullying in Society throughout the Lifecycle: Its Impact and Cop-ing” as well as the March 4 presentation from the LA City Council to NASW-CA followed by a celebration of social workers networking with council members. We will also plan upcoming events.

Join us on Friday, April 29 at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills as we continue to celebrate our profes-sion with a festive awardees banquet. We congratulate Amy Levin, PhD, department chair of the CSUN MSW program. Additional awardees will be announced. The banquet will be joined with a workshop on legislative updates by Rebecca Gonzales, NASW-CA Director of Legislative Affairs. Again, additional presenters will be announced. We will discuss the latest issues of success as well as those of concern and how we can make a difference. Social workers change futures!

For more information, please contact SFVLU Chair Rina Levi Shroyer, LCSW, at (818) 366-6950 or [email protected]; or SFVLU Advisor Joni Diamond, LCSW, at (818) 832-9941 at [email protected].

REGION HWest Los Angeles and Beach CitiesCONTACTSDirector

Tracy Greene [email protected]

Regional Financial ChairW. Toby Hur, [email protected]

Region H ReportBy Tracy Greene Mintz, LCSW

The Region H social work awards dinner is Thurs-day, March 31 at The Proud Bird restaurant near LAX. More info will be posted, but please plan to attend this wonderful night of celebrating our own. Contact us at [email protected]. REGION ISan Gabriel Valley, East LA, and South Bay – Long Beach

CONTACTSDirector

Carol [email protected]

Alternate DirectorHeather [email protected]

Long Beach/South Unit ChairPaul [email protected]

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