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Devon Harness
Feb 191 min read
What in the V.A. is Going on?!
Let’s Talk!  Return-to-work , Schedule. F , hiring freezes and  Deferred Resignation the hiring freeze are major concerns for many VA...
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Sep 18, 20231 min read
Executive Committee Members Needed!
We are opening elections for the 2024 executive committee. We need our members to step in and fill these positions starting in...
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Aug 22, 20233 min read
AVASW Guide to Engagement with Legislators
Background Passing legislation is an uphill battle. It is not a linear process. It may take an average of 5-10 years to advance a bill to...
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Mar 15, 20222 min read
Student Loan Debt Relief for Social Workers
The Department of Education has overhauled the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through a waiver. The waiver will run...
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Feb 24, 20221 min read
Let's be friends...on Facebook!
Looking for a great way to interact with the AVASW? Check out our Facebook page! Liking our page will keep you up to date on any...
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Oct 14, 20212 min read
News You Can Use!
Hi Members! 2021 is coming to an end and AVASW is going out with a bang. We have so many updates and wanted to share them with you here:...
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Sep 14, 20211 min read
AVASW Virtual Conference
On November 9th and 10th, 2021 the AVASW will have their first conference in many years. This virtual conference will have a diverse...
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Aug 18, 20213 min read
Congressional Social Work Advocacy Day
Stan Remer, LCSW, AVASW’s Congressional and Legislative Liaison represented AVASW in the recent Advocacy Training and Advocacy Day...
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Jun 4, 20211 min read
Save the Date
AVASW National Conference November 9-10, 2021 11am-4:30PM EST VA Social Work: Sparking Change, Creating a More Inclusive VA Save the date...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read
AVASW Social Worker of the Quarter
Ms. Lisette Riley, LCSW, is a clinical social worker, military veteran, and staunch veteran advocate. She has been an employee at the...
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Mar 17, 20211 min read
Social Workers are Essential
Dr. Stone, M.D posted a video for all of our VA Social Workers. Here is the link for those of you who may not have received the e-mail:...
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Mar 16, 20212 min read
VA Secretary Denis McDonough
The U.S. Senate confirmed VA Secretary nominee Denis McDonough on Monday, February 8th by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of support of...
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Feb 23, 20213 min read
75 th Anniversary of Veterans Health Administration
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) celebrates its 75th Anniversary which dates to the creation of the Department of Medicine and...
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Jan 28, 20211 min read
February is Black History Month
How are you going to celebrate? Black History Month 2021 Theme Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black...
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Dec 31, 20201 min read
Reset Button for Our Lives
Lately I have been pondering a lot about what if I had a factory reset button for my life what time in the past would I reset myself. ...
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Dec 16, 20201 min read
Holiday Greetings
During this holiday season, we have been challenged in so many ways to meet the needs of our Veterans, family members and others. Take a...
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Nov 24, 20201 min read
Being Thankful in 2020
This year has been a challenge to say the least. But as we approach the Holiday Season, I wanted to share what I am most thankful for....
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Nov 17, 20201 min read
Veterans in Congress
Congress has been totally focused on the election process recently. I would like to review briefly the current election from a veteran...
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