National School Social Work Week March 6 – 12

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National School Social Work Week (March 6-12) is an opportunity for schools, communities, and partners to acknowledge and recognize their impactful work to support students, families, and communities.

School social workers focus on the “whole child.” They link families to community resources, are a valuable voice on their school’s multi-disciplinary team, and are strong advocates for the profession.

The theme for National School Social Work Week 2022 is “Time to Shine.” SSWAA believes that School Social Workers shine brightly for their students, families, and school communities. Shining hope. Shining understanding. Shining respect.

Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. — Maya Angelou

“School social workers are humble professionals,” said Rebecca Oliver, LMSW, SSWAA executive director. “They are often are the voice for students and families but do not always voice the value they add to the school community. School social workers shine a light on the need for mental health services, offering hope for students and families who face various challenges, and lighting the way for marginalized youth.”

The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) is a membership organization to empower school social workers. It is the only national organization exclusively dedicated to school social work. It promotes the profession to enhance students’ social and emotional growth and academic outcomes nationally and globally. For more information about SSWAA, please visit sswaa.org.

Take a moment this week to thank your school social worker. Please give them a shout-out on social media using the hashtags #SSWAA, #TimeToShine, and/or #AldineSSWweek22.