When things are at their most challenging it is typically a Social Worker who can step in and bring order to the chaos. It is their super power!
You will find them all around the community just waiting and willing to help. Having such an amazing super power makes it easy to see why we need National Social Work Month!
How to Celebrate National Social Work Month
If you are still thinking about what you want to do in life, celebrate National Social Work Month by learning more about this essential profession.
There are wonderful resources that will tell you all about the education needed, expected salaries, and more about what they do on the internet, at the Department of Labor and in most career counseling centers.
Do you have a social worker in your life? You are lucky if you do! Help them celebrate the month by letting them know how important they are to you.
A hand-written note or a card will let them have something to look at and let them know they are doing great things when a hard day comes around! They often come into our lives when we are not at our best, and that must take a toll on them at times. It is nice to give them the positive feedback.
Some social workers spend most of their time in their car going from client to client. You can help them celebrate this month with gift certificates for their favorite coffee, or even where they might try to get a bite to eat during the day!
Better yet, a gift certificate for something that would be a treat is a way to go as well. A favorite candy shop or a relaxing message could go a long way to making their day!
No matter how you choose to do it, just make sure to recognize the people around you who have picked social work as their life’s work. They use their super power every day to make a difference in other people’s lives. How cool is that?
Reasons for Observing National Professional Social Worker’s Month
National Professional Social Worker’s Month brings attention to the crucial role social workers play in maintaining mental health and stability within communities.
They often provide services to vulnerable populations, ensuring safety and support for those in need.
Additionally, this month encourages appreciation for social workers, many of whom work long hours for modest pay, driven by a passion for helping others.
Finally, highlighting their work inspires young people to consider careers in social work, ensuring that this essential profession continues to grow and thrive.
History of National Social Work Month
National Professional Social Worker’s Month began in March 1963, introduced by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). This initiative aimed to raise awareness about the important role of social workers.
It gained formal recognition in 1984 when President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation, officially dedicating March to celebrating social workers. The NASW sought to spotlight the profession’s contributions and encourage public support through various campaigns.
The NASW, established in 1955, brought together several social work organizations to enhance professional standards and advocate for social policies.
Some past themes have focused on issues within society like AIDS/HIV, hate crimes, violence prevention, children in poverty, and homelessness just to name a few. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, the themes for this month were geared more towards awareness on how social workers can help their communities.
The National Association of Social Workers sponsors this event each year intending to acknowledge those who are practicing and to help children understand the profession so that they might choose to make social work their profession.
Statistics from the Department of Labor stated in 2008 that the need for social workers has been expected to more than double in size. This was expected in the areas of substance abuse, home health care, school social work and social service agencies.
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