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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...
Devon Harness
Feb 191 min read
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Current Openings for the Executive Board
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Devon Harness
Feb 130 min read
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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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Sep 18, 20231 min read
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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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Aug 22, 20233 min read
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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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Mar 15, 20222 min read
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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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Feb 24, 20221 min read
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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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Oct 14, 20212 min read
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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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Sep 14, 20211 min read
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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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Aug 18, 20213 min read
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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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Jun 4, 20211 min read
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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 31, 20212 min read
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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 17, 20211 min read
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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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Mar 16, 20212 min read
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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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Feb 23, 20213 min read
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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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Jan 28, 20211 min read
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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 31, 20201 min read
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Dec 23, 20200 min read
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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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Dec 16, 20201 min read
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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 24, 20201 min read
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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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Nov 17, 20201 min read
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