NASW Alaska Chapter

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Interstate Licensure Compact

The Social Work Licensure Compact is a legal contract between states and territories that allows social workers to practice in all member states. The compact's goal is to:

Eliminate barriers to practice and client care
Increase access to care, especially in underserved areas
Enhance a state's ability to protect public safety
Increase the efficiency of becoming licensed across state/territory lines

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Biennial Conference

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Advocacy

Professional Development

Continuing Education

NASW Conference Information

September 25th, 26th, 27th, 2025 | University of Alaska Anchorage| Anchorage, AK

Registration for the conference will be opening soon!

Aloft Hotel

Start Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
End Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Cut off: date July 27, 2025
Hotel offering your special group rate:

Aloft Anchorage for 289.00 USD per night

Book your group rate for NASW Conference

Alaska Airlines Discount Code

Meeting Name: NASW 2025
Meeting Fare Code: ECMO245
Not Included: Prudhoe Bay, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico or Central America
Beginning Travel Date: September 20, 2025
Last Travel Date: October 4, 2025
Blackout Dates: None

NASW Alaska 2025 Conference

September 25-27th
University of Alaska Anchorage

Call for Proposals and Award Nominations Now Open!

More Information Coming Soon

Earn up to 20 Continuing Education Credits

Key Takeaways

NASW-AK is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrating evidence-based practices into the field of social work

The dedication of social workers to excellence in doing good and doing right is shaping the future of our profession

Committee Meetings

Please contact your regional representative for committee volunteer opportunities and more information.

Social Action Committee(SAC)

Help monitor legislation & advocate to enhance the profession of social work and clients served in Alaska! Join the committee:

Thursdays 5:30pm on Zoom
Email Tasha Childs to join!

Board Meeting

Join us for our next quarterly Board Meeting
June 7^th – 10:00 AM via Zoom
Meeting ID: 530 829 2124
Passcode: NASW

Join the NASW-AK MyNASW Community

MyNASW is a dynamic community made up of people just like you who are passionate about the social work profession. It’s the perfect place to network, collaborate, share insights, and get answers to your most pressing questions. As a member of the NASW Alaska Chapter—you also get to be a part of the NASW Alaska community made up of peers and supporters of the Alaska region. Please take a few minutes and introduce yourselves to the rest of the Alaska social work community.

Login to the NASW Alaska chapter community using your NASW username and password.