As NASW moves forward with the initiative, there are several things social workers can do:

• NASW Members can join the Child Welfare Specialty Practice Section for more information, click here.
• You can join NASW's advocacy listserv - an update via email that provides information on contacting members of Congress regarding legislation on child welfare issues. To join, click here.
• You can also join the NASW Media Referral Database. This referral source allows NASW to provide comment from social workers in the field to journalists' questions and concerns. Social workers like you are needed to provide background information and help shape future stories on child welfare systems nationwide. Help change the perception of social workers in child welfare. To join, click here.