The Nasw Foundation Inc.

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Mar 1, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.4

Gross Receipts

$2,086,368

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

The social work policy institute (swpi) is a think tank est. In 2009 within the naswf. Swpi's mission is to strengthen social work's voice in public policy deliberations, inform policymakers through the collection and dissemination of information on social work effectiveness & create a forum to examine current & future issues in health care & social service delivery.in 2010-11, swpi convened 2 research symposia & published follow up reports:(1a) supervision: the safety net for front-line child welfare practice, november 18, 2010, highlighted the growing evidence that effective supervision is a critical ingredient in addressing child welfare staff retention, organizational culture and climate, culturally competent practice, transmission of evidence-based practices, and child and family outcomes. (1b) investing in the social work workforce, may 18, 2011 was held to examine policy issues & current strategies related to professional education & training & payment/reimbursement for services across fields of practice & across populations groups.

Activity 3

Nasw annual practice conference-social work's critical role in end of life care. Conference in boston, aug 3-4, 2010, provided 350 social workers and other participants with up-to date information & tools to enhance their leadership skills & respond to critical issues in the field of hospice & palliative care. Strategies were recommended for working with individuals affected by serious & life limiting illnesses & their families, & to better understand the social worker's role in providing professional biopsychological services to these clients.

Filer

EIN

13-6128093