The 2022 NAPSW Conference will kick off in Chicago in just 5 days! We cannot wait to see you all, and if you haven't registered yet, there's still time; click here to register today! 

Conference time also means election time, and we need you to CAST YOUR VOTE! Members, please check your email for a link to the ballot and voting instructions, and reach out to [email protected] if you need assistance or cannot find your email.

IT IS TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE 2022 NAPSW ELECTIONS!

This year, in addition to our slate of candidates, we have proposed amendments to our Bylaws that also need your vote. Voting instructions and the link for on-line voting have been sent to members by e-mail. Please be sure to cast your vote by 0700 Central on May 6, 2022! If you have any questions about the on-line ballot or encounter any difficulty with voting, please contact [email protected]

There is also still time to register for our upcoming conference in Chicago! We cannot wait to see you May 4 - 7. Head over to our Conference Page for the latest updates and REGISTER today!

The Winter Forum is here! 

Members can access the forum via the email you have received, or by clicking on the image below to visit the Forum page.

Not a member? Head over to our Membership page and take advantage of our March New Member Special for half off of membership and enjoy all of the benefits NAPSW membership has to offer, including discounted registration rate for our Chicago Conference which will be held May 4-7, 2022!

What's Inside:

From the President 

Conference Invitation

Conference Speakers

Conference Scholarships

Reading List

Social Action

Celebrate National Social Work Month

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 46th NAPSW Conference!

Check back on March 1st for our March New Membership Special!

In celebration of National Social Work Month, NAPSW will once again be offering 50% off of the price of membership for 1st time members!

Head over to the Membership Page to read about all of the benefits that NAPSW Membership has to offer, including discounted rates for conference registration, and come back March 1st to join with our March New Membership Special.

NAPSW Forum — Current Issue 

NAPSW Forum, Autumn 2021

What's Inside:

From the President 

Reasons to be in Chicago May 4 - 7, 2022

Annual Conference: CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 1, 2021!

NAPSW is currently seeking workshop presentations and poster exhibits for the 2022 Annual Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois on May 4 - 7, 2022.

The deadline for submission has been extended to December 1, 2021. Click on the flier below for more information on areas of interest, and we look forward to receiving your submission!

For questions, or to submit your abstract, please email [email protected] and [email protected].

NAPSW has partnered with Caring Essentials Collaborative!

NAPSW recently voted to endorse Caring Essentials Trauma Informed Practice Certification Program.

Click the image above to visit their website and learn more about their Trauma Informed Practice resources. 

NAPSW members receive a discount!

NAPSW Forum — Current Issue 

NAPSW Forum, Summer 2021

What's Inside:

From the President 

Annual Business Meeting

SAVE THE DATE: The 46th Annual NAPSW Conference, Securing the Good in the Second City: Perinatal Social Work for All,  will be held on May 4 - 7, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois, and we cannot wait to see you there! Stay tuned to our Annual Conference page for more details as they become available.

Our official Save the Date notice also means that it is time for you to answer our CALL FOR PAPERS. Submissions are due by November 15, 2021. Click on the attached image or visit our Annual Conference Call for Papers page for more information on topics of interest and directions on how to make your submission.

NAPSW Forum — Current Issue 

NAPSW Forum, Spring 2021  What's Inside:

Ethical Questions in Perinatal Care 

From the President

Code of Ethics 

Election Results 

New Member Spotlight

Book Review: How to Be an Antiracist 

Thank you for making our first virtual conference a success!!

The 45th Annual National Association of Perinatal Social Workers Conference, Perinatal Social Work in a Virtual World, was held April 29-30, 2021, and we thank you all for making it such a huge success!

Mark your calendars now for our 46th Annual Conference which will be held in Chicago, Illinois on May 4-7, 2022. Stay tuned to our website for more details as they become available!

2021 NAPSW Ballot Now Available!

Members: Be sure to check your email and cast your votes for the 2021 NAPSW Elections. Voting is open now through April 26, 2021. If you have any questions about voting, please contact [email protected].

And don't forget, registration remains open for our VIRTUAL 2021 CONFERENCE. *If you register by April 1, 2021, you'll be entered into a drawing for a free conference registration for the 46th NAPSW Annual Conference to be held in Chicago in 2022!* 

NAPSW 2021 Conference: Perinatal Social Work in a Virtual World

We can't wait for you to join us for our first virtual conference on April 29th & 30th! Don't miss out: If you register by April 1, 2021, you will be entered into a drawing for a free conference registration for the 46th NAPSW Annual Conference to be held in Chicago in 2022!

Click here for the full conference brochure, and then head over to our Annual Conference page to get registered!

Celebrate National Social Work Month with NAPSW's Membership Special!

Be sure to visit our Membership page for more information on the benefits NAPSW membership, and join now!

Registration is NOW OPEN!

NAPSW 2021 Conference: Perinatal Social Work in a Virtual World

NAPSW Forum — Current Issue 

NAPSW Forum, Winter 2021  What's Inside:

Hello 2021 - We Are the "Subject Matter Experts"

From the President

NAPSW 2021 Conference

Nominations

Book Review — My Stroke of Insight: A brain scientist's personal journey

New Member Spotlight

NAPSW Remembered

Members can click here to access.  Not a member? Click here to learn more about NAPSW membership benefits and to join today!

2021 NAPSW BOD and Officer Nominations

It is time to think about who to nominate for the upcoming 2021 elections! WE NEED YOU to think about who is Board of Directors "material" - or to volunteer yourself to run! During the April 2021 virtual conference, we will be electing individuals for the following positions: President, Secretary, five Board of Director members, and one Nominating Committee member. We really want to provide a full ballot with many options to our membership at the time of elections. Nominations are now open and ready to be received immediately and no later than February 1, 2021. But don't put it off! Send your nominations NOW.

Please consider nominating yourself or other NAPSW members you know for these positions. Candidates for Board of Director positions need to be members in good standing for one year prior to running for the Board. Candidates for Officer positions need to have served at least one term on the Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to develop and share leadership skills and contribute to keeping NAPSW a strong, vibrant, and relevant organization. Email your nominations to the committee members below. For more information on nominations and expectations for Board members, click here.

Margery Pentland, Nominations Chair: [email protected]

2021 Conference ONLINE 

“As the COVID crisis continues we have made the decision to hold a virtual conference for our 2021 NAPSW National Conference. This will ensure we all remain safe but can enjoy time together networking and learning.” - Conference Co-Chair Kelly Weber

The 45th Annual National Association of Perinatal Social Workers (NAPSW) Conference will be held virtually. Please save the dates of April 29 & 30, and more details will be forthcoming. Click here to learn more about the benefits of NAPSW membership and to get discounted member rates for the conference. 

NAPSW Forum, Autumn, 2020  What's Inside:

Understanding Mothers Living With Borderline Personality Disorder

Virtual Meetings

NAPSW 2021 Conference

Nominations