PBS Television Special Caring for Your Parents Premiers April 2, 2008 As the population ages, many adult children are grappling with an unprecedented social, cultural, economic, and personal revolution as they transition into the primary caregiver role for their aging parents. Produced, written, and directed by award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk, Caring for Your Parents is a moving two-hour special that draws much-needed attention to this universal reality.

Highlighted Events:

Promoting Financial Literacy in Older Adults
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Alumni House- University at Albany Campus
1400 Washington Ave.,
Albany, NY 12222
9 AM – 12:00 PM
Learn valuable information and skills for handling the financial and legal issues associated with caring for older adults. If you work with older adults, their family members or caregivers… you don’t want to miss this opportunity!
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Co-Sponsored by:
NASW-NYS Chapter &
The Center for Excellence in Aging Services
University at Albany-School of Social Welfare

Click here for WMHT’s calendar of Caring for Your Parents events for the Capital District

Interested in Writing an Article For the NASW-NYS Chapter Update? Click Here for Details and Deadlines
New Professional Development Item:


NASW-NYS is pleased
to now offer:

Social Work License
Exam Preparation Course

Training Dates & Locations

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST ATwww.naswnys.org

PREPARE TO PASS YOUR EXAM THE FIRST TIME WITH THE BEST PREP. COURSE IN THE NATION!
 

Changes in the Mandated Reporter Law to Affect Social Workers and Others Recent amendments to New York State Social Services Law (§413) have changed the process by which suspected child abuse must be reported to New York’s State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. details >

NASW-NYS Chapter is Proud to Announce the Launching of our Enhanced Online Continuing Education Courses.

New Features:

  • Online submission of course exam
  • Certificate of Completion is sent via e-mail upon successful course completion.
  • Secure online payment
  • Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse & Maltreatment Certificate of Completion sent electronically to the NYS Education Department to fulfill licensure/ renewal requirement.

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New Managed Care Online Feedback Form Available The NASW-NYS Managed Care Task Force wants to hear your managed care concerns. Therefore we have created an online feedback form to guide social work practitioners in submitting detailed information which will enable us to more effectively address the managed care issues that are impacting your practice. Click Here to Submit Feedback

On-Line License Renewal Planned for 2008
The Office of the Professions has announced that on-line registration will be available for licensees renewing their registrations for the period beginning January 1, 2008.
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