Social Work Month 2015 Proclamation. ‘Social Work Paves the Way for Change”

Social workers across the state are encouraged to share this year’s social work month proclamation with their local agencies, cities and elected officials. If you are successful on getting a proclamation through please email dbreijak@nasw-michigan.org.

WHEREAS, the primary mission of the Social Work profession (has been) to enhance well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society;

WHEREAS, Social Work Pioneers (have) helped lead America’s struggle for social justice and pave the way for positive social change;

WHEREAS, Social Workers – more than any other profession – recognize that more must be done to address persistent social problems.

WHEREAS, Social Workers are change agents who put the ideals of citizenship into action every day through major legislative, regulatory, and social policy victories;

WHEREAS, Social Workers support diverse families in every community, understanding that individuals and communities together can bring about group change;

WHEREAS, Social Workers continue to work to improve the rights of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities, and the LGBT community;

WHEREAS, Social Workers’ apply their research and legislative advocacy skills to transform community needs into national priorities;

WHEREAS, Social Workers know from experience that discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be eliminated;

WHEREAS, Social Workers know from experience that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social and economic disadvantages;

WHEREAS, Social Workers help people in every stage of life function better in their environments, improve their relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems;

WHEREAS, all children have the right to safe environments and quality education;

WHEREAS, dignity and care-giving for older adults help define a nation’s character;

WHEREAS, veterans and their families need community support to ensure successful transitions after service;

WHEREAS, access to mental health treatment and health care services saves millions of lives;

WHEREAS, research shows that all people, no matter their circumstance, at some time in their lives, may need the expertise of a skilled social worker;

WHEREAS, Social Workers celebrate the courage, hope and strength of the human spirit throughout their careers;

NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of the numerous contributions made by America’s more than 600,000 Social Workers, I ________________________________, proclaim the month of March 2015 as National Social Work Month and call upon all citizens to join with the National Association of Social Workers and _____________[your organization]_____________ in celebration and support of the Social Work profession.